JP2020028567A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing game amusement in a special state.SOLUTION: A game machine variably displays identification information, and can control a state to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when the display result of variation display is a specific result. The set value can be set to any one of set values at a plurality of stages having different in probability of being controlled to the advantageous state. After the end of the advantageous state, it is possible to control to a special state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than that in the normal state. As the display result of the variation display when being controlled to the special state, the ratio of displaying a predetermined result, which is a part of the display result different from the specific result, is made different depending on the set value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-28

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is fired by a launching device into a game area, and a game medium wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, and an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied, A pachinko game in which a variety of identification information (hereinafter referred to as "display symbols") is variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not a predetermined game value is given is determined based on the display result. There is a game machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, the game machine enters an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player. Then, there is a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state increases after the advantageous state ends.

  As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a special state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state increases during a period until the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times after the advantageous state ends (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a gaming machine that can be changed to a plurality of settings having different degrees of advantage for the player, and performs an effect (setting suggestion effect) according to the set values before and after the change (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-218044 A JP 2010-200902 A

  However, there was room for improvement in the setting suggestion effect during the special state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest in a special state.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific result. )
Any of a plurality of set values having different probabilities of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a value from 1 which is the most disadvantageous setting value to the player to 6 which is the most advantageous setting value for the player). Setting means (for example, the CPU 103 for executing the setting value changing process of FIGS. 8 to 15) which can set the setting value of
After the end of the advantageous state, a special state control means capable of controlling to a special state in which the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the normal state (for example, after the big hit game state ends, according to the big hit type, And the like to control the CPU 103).
As a display result of the variable display when being controlled to the special state, a ratio of displaying a predetermined result, which is a part of a display result different from the specific result, according to a set value set by the setting unit. (For example, effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step 048AKS010),
It is characterized.

  According to such a configuration, the display result of the variable display during the special state suggests which set value is set, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1),
After the end of the advantageous state, the special state control means continues the special state until a predetermined number of variable displays are executed (for example, the probability change state is a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the big hit game state. Such as ending by running a special map game),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in amusement of a game in a case where, after being controlled during the special state, the state becomes the normal state without being controlled to the advantageous state.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2),
There are a plurality of types of the predetermined result (for example, types A to C),
Depending on the set value set by the setting means, the type of the predetermined result to be displayed is different (for example, a different type of predetermined display is displayed at a different rate according to the set value set).
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which type of predetermined result is displayed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
Execute a look-ahead effect that gives a notice that the display result of the variable display of the target will be the specific result by making the display result of the variable display executed before the variable display of the target not yet disclosed a special result. Further includes a pre-reading effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a pre-reading chance at step 048AKS012).
The predetermined result is a display result different from the special result (for example, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination constituting the pre-reading chance eye is a combination of a different symbol from the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination constituting the predetermined display). Etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the special result as the pre-reading effect and the predetermined result can be differentiated, and it can be prevented from being confused with the notice effect for the advantageous state.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
Execute a look-ahead effect that gives a notice that the display result of the variable display of the target will be the specific result by making the display result of the variable display executed before the variable display of the target not yet disclosed a special result. Further includes a pre-reading effect execution means (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing a pre-reading chance at step 048AKS012).
The predetermined result is a display result different from the special result (for example, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination forming the pre-read chance eye is a combination of a different decorative pattern from the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination forming the predetermined display). Etc.),
The special result can be displayed continuously in a plurality of variable displays, while the predetermined result is limited so as not to be displayed continuously in a plurality of variable displays (for example, the pre-reading chance is over a plurality of changes. While it is possible to display continuously, certain displays are restricted from being displayed continuously, etc.),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the predetermined result from being displayed continuously and being confused with the pre-reading effect.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
At the timing when the normal state is controlled after the special state is controlled, a predetermined frequency display effect indicating the frequency at which the predetermined result is displayed in the special state can be executed (for example, the process of step 048AKS052 is executed). And the effect control CPU 120 for performing the display shown in FIG.
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, the player can check the frequency at which the predetermined result is displayed, and can easily predict the set value.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
If the normal state is controlled from the normal state to the advantageous state and first controlled to the special state, and then controlled to the normal state without being controlled to the advantageous state again in the special state, the state is controlled to the normal state. At a predetermined timing, it is possible to execute a predetermined frequency display effect indicating the frequency at which the predetermined result is displayed (for example, the predetermined display is performed only at the timing when the normal state is reached without being a big hit again after being once controlled to the probable change state). Display the count value provided according to the type),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the estimation of the set value from being facilitated by the extended stay.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (6) or (7),
A detection unit (for example, a push sensor 35B or the like) for detecting an action by the player,
The predetermined frequency display effect can be executed by detecting the operation of the player by the detection means (for example, based on the detection of the operation of the player with respect to the push button 31B by the push sensor 35B, Such as displaying a count value provided according to the type of predetermined display),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, an effect can be executed according to the preference of the player.

(9) In the gaming machine according to any one of (6) to (8),
At the timing of transition from the special state to the normal state when the special state is continuously controlled a plurality of times, the predetermined frequency display effect is not executed, and the advantageous state corresponding to the special state a plurality of times is not performed. A total number display effect for displaying the number of game media given in the state is executed (for example, if the determination in Step 048AKS051 is Yes, the process of Step 048AKS054 is executed),
You may do so.

  According to such a configuration, since the total number display effect is executed instead of the predetermined frequency display effect, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is an explanatory view showing a display result judgment table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of a 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of a 1st special figure in a probable change state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of a 2nd special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in the variable display of a 2nd special figure in a probable change state. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit type determination table. It is a flowchart showing a game control main process. (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clearing process, and (B) is a schematic diagram of a RAM. It is a flowchart which shows a setting change process. It is a flowchart which shows a setting confirmation process. It is a flowchart which shows a random number value determination process at the time of a prize. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display result determination module. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in a prefetch notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination ratio of the execution presence / absence etc. of a prefetch chance. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of non-reach loss stop symbol etc. determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of predetermined display determination processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the presence or absence of a predetermined display, and the determination ratio. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of predetermined display and its determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a final fluctuation effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect | action operation | movement at the time of performing a predetermined display and a count value display for every kind. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of a big hit and the numerical range of a small hit in a modification. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect mode determination process, (B) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of an effect mode storage buffer. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the determination ratio of a next production mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a setting suggestion effect process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the presence or absence of the setting suggestion effect, and the determination ratio. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of setting suggestion effect, and the determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a mode suggestion effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the type of mode suggestion effect, and the determination ratio. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a game state and an effect state. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of setting suggestion effect, and the determination ratio. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific effect execution setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the presence or absence of execution of a specific effect, and the determination ratio. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of specific effect, and the determination ratio. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special production processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the kind of special effects, and the determination ratio. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation in the case where a specific production and a special production are performed. It is a figure showing an example of a production operation in the case of displaying an eye catch image as a character image displayed as a specific production.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of a special symbol (also called a special figure) as a plurality of kinds of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B for performing are provided. These are each composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a numeral indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of a special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the case of the change of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbols described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). Note that the variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable display.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”. In addition, the special symbol display device which performs the variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. On the image display device 5, various effect images are displayed.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special figure game and the second special figure game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern indicating a number or the like). Is variably displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down). (Scroll display of direction and update display). In addition, the variable display of the special figure game and the decoration symbol executed synchronously is also simply referred to as a variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a suspended display corresponding to the variable display whose execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. The hold display and the active display are also collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays suspended is also referred to as the number of suspended storages. The number of reserved storages corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storages corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved storage number. In addition, the sum of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, there are provided a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B each including a plurality of LEDs. Displays the first number of reserved storages, and the second reservation display 25B displays the second number of reserved storages based on the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port that is always kept in a fixed open state by which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the first special figure game can be started.

  The variable prize ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting prize port that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning prize ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, so that the tip of the movable wing piece is Is in the closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port being closed). On the other hand, the variable winning prize ball device 6B is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 is on (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out, and the second special figure game can be started. It should be noted that the variable winning ball device 6B only needs to change between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 which is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and a special winning opening as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, and the game ball becomes large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is on, the special winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the special winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

  A game ball entering each winning port including the general winning port 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning in the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) is also referred to as starting winning.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and variably displays a normal symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9”, a lighting pattern such as “−”, or the like. The normal design may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is also called a normal symbol game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a pass gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the general-purpose game is executed.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reservations, which is the number of general-purpose games for which execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for a gaming effect is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball firing device is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which a prize ball is paid out when the upper plate is full is provided.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by a player. An operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detecting means for detecting the operation (operation or the like) of the player, but other detecting means may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
A game ball is fired toward a game area by a rotation operation by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the ordinary symbol game using the ordinary symbol display device 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during a period during the execution of the previous general-purpose game or the like (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general-purpose game based on the passage). The general-purpose game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary symbol game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol (regular symbol lost symbol) other than the symbol per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol is “regular symbol lost”. When "per day" is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period of time (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  Note that, when the game ball enters (wins) the starting winning opening during a period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during a period in which the game is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, which will be described later. When the special figure game based on the start winning prize cannot be immediately executed), the execution of the special figure game based on the entry is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, “7”, an actual symbol is different depending on the type of big hit described later) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the big hit symbol is obtained. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, “2”) different from the above is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. If a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “−”) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, “losing” is obtained.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the state is controlled to the small hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is defined as a timing when a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) elapses, and a timing when the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It is continued until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is hereinafter also referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous to the player.

  Note that the "big hit" is set with a big hit type. For example, a plurality of types of opening modes of the special winning opening (the number of rounds and the upper limit period of opening) and a game state after the big hit game state (a normal state, a time saving state, a probable change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared. The type has been set. As the big hit type, a big hit type where many prize balls can be obtained or a big hit type where few or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

  In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hitting game state, the opening mode is the same as the big hitting game state in the case of some of the big hit types (the number of opening of the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same). Etc.) to open the big winning opening. In addition, similarly to the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit game state is ended, the time may be controlled to a time saving state or a certain change state depending on the big hit type.

  In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure fluctuation time (the period during which the special figure is fluctuated) is performed as compared with the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average time of fluctuating fluctuating time (period of fluctuating fluctuating figure) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of "per-figure hit" in the frug drawing game is improved than in the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that allow the game balls to easily enter the second start winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved, and is therefore an advantageous state for the player.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than that in the normal state is executed. The probable change state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because the change efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the state is likely to be a “big hit”.

  The time saving state and the probable change state continue until one of the end conditions such as the execution of the predetermined number of special figure games and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. The condition that the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times is an end condition is also referred to as a number cut (number cut time reduction, number cut probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a game state other than a special state such as a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, a time-saving state, a probable change state, or the like. The pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special map game will be a "big hit", is set in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined return after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed). This is a state in which the same control is performed as when the processing is not executed).

  The state in which the probable change control is being executed is also referred to as a high-probability state, and the state in which the probable change control is not being executed is referred to as a low-probability state. The state in which the time-saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time-saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, the time-saving state is also called a low-probability high-base state, the probable change state is a high-precision high-base state, and the normal state is also a low-probability low-base state. The high-accuracy low-base state is also referred to as a high-accuracy low-base state.

  After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the control is continued to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to have “small hit”.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area within a special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a positively changed state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects to notify the progress of the game or to excite the game) are executed in accordance with the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. Note that the effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. In addition to or instead of the display, a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 is provided. May be performed by turning on / off the light, operating the movable body 32, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5 as the effect performed in accordance with the progress of the game, the first special figure game or the In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. At the timing when the display result (also called a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, a fixed decorative pattern (combination of three decorative symbols) which is a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol ) Is also stopped (derived).

  During the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end thereof, the variable display of the decorative symbol may be in a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of a jackpot combination described later. Is continued.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ratio (also referred to as a jackpot reliability or a jackpot expectation) in which a display result (a display result of a special figure game or a display result of a variable display of a decorative pattern) becomes a "big hit" according to the effect mode. A plurality of different reach effects are executed. The reach effects include, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decoration pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decoration pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbol (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of "probable change big hit" which is controlled to the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are stopped and displayed together, and after the big hit game state is ended, the probable change state is set. In the case of a non-probable variable jackpot (normal jackpot) that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as positive variation symbols, and the even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-positive variable symbols (normal symbols). After the non-probable design has reached the reach mode, a promotion effect that eventually becomes a “probable change” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “small hit”, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative pattern (for example, “ 1 35 ”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is“ small hit ”). As an example, the decorative symbols forming the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" , A common fixed decorative design may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode does not become the reach mode, and the non-reach combination fixed decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach loss”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “non-reach loss”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative design variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach loss”) is displayed as the decorative symbol variable display display result. ) May be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is "reach loss").

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the above-mentioned variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead notice effect for giving a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetch notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Also, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display, one variable display is made to look like a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo continuous production may be executed.

  During the big hit game state, a big hit effect is performed to notify the big hit game state. As the large hit production, a performance that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion production that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, a small hitting effect for notifying the small hitting game state is executed. The big hit game in the small hit game state and in some big hit types (a big hit type in the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a high accuracy state) By executing a common effect in the state and the state, the player may not be able to know whether the current state is the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hitting game state and after the end of the big hitting gaming state, it is possible to make it impossible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-accuracy state. You may.

  Further, for example, when a special map game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15 and the like as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of holding), execution of a general-purpose game (including management of holding), Game state, small hitting game state, game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, , A random number circuit 104 and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns to be described later, effect control commands to be described later, various tables and the like referred to when making various determinations to be described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is partially or entirely stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (gaming random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The gaming random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals to be described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first reservation). An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second reservation display 25B, the general-purpose reservation display 25C, and the like (solenoid driving signal) is provided.

  The switch circuit 110 detects detection signals (game balls pass or exit) from various switches for detecting game balls (gate switch 21, start-up switch (first start-up switch 22A and second start-up switch 22B), count switch 23). (Such as a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when the vehicle enters) and is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The transmission of the detection signal indicates that the passing or approach of the game ball has been detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door. Transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, the effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game, etc.) according to the progress of the game. 12 The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a big hit type)) and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), A game state (for example, start and end of variable display, opening state of a special winning opening, occurrence of a prize, number of storages held, game state), a command for specifying an error occurrence, and the like.

  The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game. (Including various types of notification such as driving of the movable body 32, notification of an error, and notification of restoration of a power failure).

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (this is a process for realizing the above functions of the effect control board 12, and Determination, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal appropriately indicating the operation content). In some cases, the control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 displays an effect image on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed to the image display device 5 based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output a sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating a lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 has various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs a sound designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let it.

  The lamp control board 14 includes various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode specified by the lamp signal. I do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the turning on / off of the lamp.

  The sound output, control of turning on / off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or a lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.) are executed by the effect control CPU 120. You may do so.

  The random number circuit 124 renewably counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for inputting an effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11 or the like, and for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port.

  Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the voice control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also called sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of the main board 11)
First, main operations of the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a game control main process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are performed (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in a work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the power supply is stopped due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a process of protecting data in the RAM 102, and the like are performed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (check sum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data for progressing the game (including various flags, various timer states, and the like), but also the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. If the backup flag is off and no backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  If the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using an error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time of stopping the power supply, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization processing (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a restoration process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing recovery from the power interruption to the effect control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, the effect control command to specify the backed-up game state before the power interruption, or the effect control to specify the display result of the running special figure game if the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command specifying the time of restoration from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the restoration from the power interruption has been performed or that the restoration from the power interruption is being performed. Screen display to perform The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

  After transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 after ending the restoration process or the initialization process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a register of a CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether a detection signal has been received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, big hit information (information indicating the number of occurrences of big hits) and start information (start information) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Data such as information indicating the number of winnings, etc.) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the state has changed to a certain probability) are output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random number used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S25). When the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process at each timer interrupt, management of execution and suspension of the special figure game, control of the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control of the game state, and the like are realized. See below).

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupts, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the general symbol game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 41), Opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per day" is enabled. The execution of the ordinary symbol game is performed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary symbol reservation display 25C is turned on to display the ordinary symbol reservation number.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out award balls, and the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (Step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set to be transmitted to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as a special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of stored holds is executed. When a winning start occurs, a random number for determining a display result (including a big hit type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of storages to be held, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result such as occurrence of a start winning prize, the number of storages to be held, and pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of the winning start-up thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to

  After executing the start winning determination processing in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each of the special symbol process processes (steps S110 to S120), transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In the special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit", or a big hit type in the case of "big hit" Is determined (prior determination) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a fixed special symbol (any of a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special figure game is set in accordance with the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”, and the special special pattern normal processing ends. Note that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in the order of the winning (also referred to as winning the order).

  When making various decisions based on random numbers, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random numbers are assigned to decision results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions made on the main board 11 and various decisions made on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting processing, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used by using a random number value for variation pattern determination based on a result of a predetermined determination as to whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. And the like are determined. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (the special figure variation time) (also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of variable display of the decorative symbol (whether or not there is reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. Is designated (variable display pattern, etc.).

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change process includes a process for setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. And the like. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol fluctuation reaches the special figure fluctuation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol fluctuation processing ends.

  The special symbol stop processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, the change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). The processing for making the setting is included. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “losing”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. If the display result is "small hit" or "losing", the game state is updated when the time reduction state or the probable change state is controlled and the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing includes, for example, a process of starting a round in the big hit gaming state and setting a big winning opening to an open state based on a display result of “big hit” or the like. Have been. When opening the special winning opening, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, an opening upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and an upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to, for example, the type of the big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the opening of the big hit ends.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached a set upper limit number of times, and a process of determining whether or not the number of hits has reached the upper limit number of times. And the like to perform a setting for terminating the process. When the number of rounds has not reached the upper limit execution number, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-jackpot release processing ends.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The big hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect is performed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state, and a change in response to the end of the big hit game state. The processing includes various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the big hit end processing ends.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The small hit opening pre-processing includes a process of setting the large winning opening to the open state in the small hitting game state based on the display result being “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits is a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and the timing of returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When the big winning port is returned to the closed state and the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening processing ends.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit ending process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed is performed. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operation of effect control board 12)
Next, main operations of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed. Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, a register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed, and the process stands by.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt inhibition. However, if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt inhibit state is used, an interrupt is generated. It is desirable to issue a prohibition command (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In the command reception interrupt processing, an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and a command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read out. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the effect control command that has been read is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. For example, it turns on a provided reception flag. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background corresponding to the game state.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S75, an effect control process processing is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative illuminant such as a decoration LED, a movable body 32 The control for operating various effect devices, such as the driving operation of the device, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed on the control content of the rendering operation using the various rendering devices in accordance with the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be performed before returning to the processing of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing a look-ahead notice effect are performed based on a start control effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the number of held memories specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether to start variable display of a decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether a command for designating the start of variable display has been received from the main board 11 or the like. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process ends.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the decorative design variable display (fixed decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach Whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are to be executed, the mode thereof, the execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a set of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, and ends the variable display start setting process. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol according to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5 by instructing the display control unit 123. Driving the movable body 32, outputting a voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and transmitting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effects control such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output is performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. After performing such an effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating stop display of the fixed decorative symbol from the main board 11 is received. In response to, for example, the fixed decoration symbol which is the display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11 has been received. Then, when an effect control command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to “6”. To ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Also, if the reception wait time of the command has elapsed without receiving a command designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special map game is “losing”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”. When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the wait process per special figure ends.

  The small hit production process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect production process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. . In addition, in the small hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating the end of the small hit game state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit production process ends.

  The small hit end effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the small hit game state, and performs various effect controls based on the set contents at the end of the small hit game state. Execute Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect process ends.

  The big hit production process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In this big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set contents. In the big hit middle rendering process, the value of the rendering control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending rendering process in response to, for example, receiving a command designating the big hit gaming state from the main board 11. 7 ", and ends the big hit production process.

  The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and performs various effect controls of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the set contents. Execute. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of the basic description)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the gaming media is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the sign indicating "-" may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted, a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbol is stopped in response to the operation of the stop button, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.) are mounted.

  The programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. It may be in a form of being distributed by being installed in a storage device included in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of effects (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “differentiate”) is that one of the ratios is “0%”. May be included. For example, it may include that one is a ratio of “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 048AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8A is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. As shown in FIG. 8A, the pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular frame shape, a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a game. And a game machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area. In the gaming machine frame, a glass door frame having a glass window is rotatable around a left side between a door opening position for opening a front surface of the gaming machine frame and a door closing position for closing the front surface. The game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame, and the game area can be seen through the glass window when the glass door frame is closed.

  Also, the gaming machine frame can be opened by inserting a door key owned by a clerk or the like at the game hall into a lock (not shown) and unlocking it. Players other than the clerk can open the gaming machine frame and the glass door frame. Can not be released.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8A, a first reserved storage display area 207SG005D and a second reserved storage display area 207SG005U are set at two lower left and right parts of the display area of the image display device 5. In the first hold storage display area 207SG005D and the second hold storage display area 207SG005U, a hold storage display for variably displaying the hold storage number (special figure hold storage number) corresponding to the special figure game is performed. The left side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is formed in a left game area 207SG002L in which a game ball can flow, and the right side of the image display device 5 on the game board 2 is a game. The ball is formed in the right game area 207SG002R where the ball can flow down.

  The left game area 207SG002L is a game area in which a game ball relatively weakly hit (left hit) by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 flows down, and the right game area 207SG002R is a left game area 207SG002L by the operation of the hit ball operation handle 30. This is a game area in which a game ball hit more strongly (right-handed) than a game ball flowing down through the upper path 207SG002C of the image display device 5 flows down.

  In the left game area 207SG002L, the general winning opening 10 is arranged, and in the right game area 207SG002R, from the upstream to the downstream of the right game area 207SG002R, the pass gate 41, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the like. The winning opening 10 and the special variable winning ball device 7 are arranged. That is, a game ball flowing down the left game area 207SG002L can enter the first start winning opening formed by the general winning opening 10 and the winning ball device 6A, and a game ball flowing down the right game area 207SG002R is variable. The second starting winning opening, the general winning opening 10 and the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 formed by the winning ball device 6B can be won, and can pass through the passage gate 41.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, a plurality of obstacle nails 207SGK1 are arranged between the winning ball device 6A, the variable winning ball device 6B, and the special variable winning ball device 7. Therefore, game balls flowing down the left game area 207SG002L cannot enter the second start winning opening or the special winning opening, and game balls flowing down the right game area 207SG002R cannot enter the first start winning opening. Has become.

  The main board 11 in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment is not shown, but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in a board case 207SG201 configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. It is mounted on the back of. In addition, the main board 11 has a lock switch 207SG051 for switching to a set value change state in which the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be changed, and a jackpot winning probability (ball rate) described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch 207SG052 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value, and an opening sensor 207SG090 that detects opening of the gaming machine frame are provided. Note that the set value change state in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment is also a state (a set value confirmation state) in which a store clerk or the like of a game arcade can check the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The setting switch main body provided with a player-operable operation unit such as the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting switch 207SG052 is housed in the board case 207SG201 together with the main board 11, and the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting switch 207SG052 are provided. Is exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back surface of the substrate case 207SG201 so that the device can be operated without opening the substrate case 207SG201.

  Since the board case 207SG201 having the lock switch 207SG051 and the setting changeover switch 207SG052 is provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is extremely difficult to operate the gaming machine in a state where the gaming machine frame is closed. The operation can be performed by opening the gaming machine frame. Further, the lock switch 207SG051 requires the operation of a setting key owned by a store clerk or the like at the game arcade, so that only the store clerk having the setting key can operate the lock switch 207SG051. The lock switch 207SG051 is also a switch that can execute an ON / OFF switching operation described later by a setting key. Note that, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, a mode in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these may be shared by one key.

  Further, a display monitor 207SG029 capable of displaying a set value and a base value is arranged on the board case 207SG201. The display monitor 207SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 207SG201. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 is disposed on the front of the board case 207SG201 when the main board 11 is visually recognized. Since the main board 11 cannot be viewed when the gaming machine frame is not opened, the front face when viewing the main board 11 refers to the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame opened. And is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front when viewing the main board 11 and the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment is configured so that the winning probability (winning rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. Specifically, in a special symbol normal process of a special symbol process process to be described later, a jackpot winning probability (a winning rate) is changed by using a display result determination table (winning probability) corresponding to a set value. . The set value is made up of six steps from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. In other words, the setting value is the largest value 6 which is the most disadvantageous value for the game arcade side, and the value which is more advantageous for the game arcade side as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Become. If the payout rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may be changed according to the set value, or the number of rounds in the big hit game state may be changed according to the set value although the jackpot probability is constant. (The same applies to the following characteristic portions 049AK and 050AK). Also, the set value that has been set is transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side as a set value designation command (the same applies to the following characteristic portions 049AK and 050AK).

  FIGS. 8-2 (A) and 8-2 (B) are explanatory diagrams showing display result determination tables corresponding to each set value. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the display result determination table uses a separate display result determination table for the first special figure and the second special figure, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a common display result determination table may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state is set. Is the normal state or the time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, from 1020 to 1237 is “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1346 are assigned to “big hits”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 1) used when the set value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1346 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”, and Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the gaming state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, from 1020 to 1253 are “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1383 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hit”, Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 2) used when the set value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is in the normal state or the time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In addition, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 102 to 1383 are assigned to “big hit”, and from 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1021 to 1429 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hit”, Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-4 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (set value 3) used when the set value is 3 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is in a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In addition, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 10210 to 1429 are assigned to “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is in the normal state or the time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, from 1020 to 1292 are “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1487 are assigned to “big hits”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 4 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the gaming state Is in the normal state or the time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit judgment values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result judgment, from 1020 to 1292 are “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1487 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (A), in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 5 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, from 1020 to 1317 “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. When the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, 102 to 1556 are assigned to “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hit”, Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-6 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 5) used when the set value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is a normal state or a time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit determination values to be compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, from 1020 to 1317 “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. Also, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 1020 to 1556 are assigned to “big hit”, and 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, in the first special figure display result determination table (setting value 6) used when the set value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the game state Is in the normal state or the time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, from 1020 to 1346 “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 1020 to 1674 are assigned to "big hit", and from 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit". Is assigned to “outside”.

  As shown in FIG. 8-7 (B), in the second special figure display result determination table (setting value 4) used when the set value is 6 and the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the game state Is in the normal state or the time saving state, it is a numerical value that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535, and among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, from 1020 to 1346 “Big hits” are assigned, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hits”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to “out”. In addition, when the gaming state is the probable change state, among the above-mentioned hit determination values, from 1020 to 1674 are assigned to “big hit”, and from 32767 to 33421 are assigned to “small hit”. Is assigned to “outside”.

  As described above, in each of the display result determination tables, when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high-precision state), a larger number of determination values than in the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) are set to “ It is assigned to the special map display result of "big hit". Thus, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time-saving state (low-probability state) is set, the special map display result is set to the "big hit" to control the big hit gaming state. Then, the determined probability (in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, 1/300 when the set value is 1, 1/280 when the set value is 2, 1/260 when the set value is 3, and 1/260 when the set value is 3, If the value is 4, it is 1/240, if the set value is 5, it is 1/220, and if the set value is 6, it is 1/2200. Then, the probability of being determined increases (in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, 1/200 when the setting value is 1, 1/180 when the setting value is 2, and 1/180 when the setting value is 3). 160, 1/140 when setting value is 4, setting If it is 5 1/120, 1/100 in the case of setting value of 6). That is, in each display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state (high-precision state), it is determined that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined to be controlled to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state or the time saving state. Is determined, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 048AK of this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-7, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probable change state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time saving state is set according to each set value. Different (for example, if the set value is 1, the multiplication of the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state with respect to the jackpot probability is 1.5 times, and if the set value is 2, the probability of the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is larger. The magnification of the jackpot probability in the state is about 1.56 times, and if the set value is 3, the magnification of the jackpot probability in the probable change state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the time saving state is 1.625 times). Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this. Constant all magnification jackpot probability in varying conditions (e.g., 5 times) may be set to.

  Further, in each first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state is the same value regardless of the game state and the set value. The determination values are assigned as follows. More specifically, FIG. 8-2 (A), FIG. 8-3 (A), FIG. 8-4 (A), FIG. 8-5 (A), FIG. 8-6 (A), FIG. As shown in A), in the first special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value is determined. It is set to 1/200.

  On the other hand, in each second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hitting game state regardless of the game state or the set value is the first special figure. The determination values are assigned so as to have the same value different from the diagram display result determination table. Specifically, FIGS. 8-2 (B), 8-3 (B), 8-4 (B), 8-5 (B), 8-8 (B), and 8-7 ( As shown in B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and controlled to the small hit game state regardless of the game state or the set value is determined. It is set to 1/100.

  Note that, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be the small hitting game state and the small hitting game state is controlled regardless of the set value is the same probability. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state by setting the special figure display result to “small hitting” may be changed according to the set value. Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the form in which the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state by setting the special figure display result to "small hit" according to the fluctuation special figure is different is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting game state by setting the special figure display result to “small hit” regardless of the fluctuation special figure may be the same probability.

  Here, paying attention to the numerical range of the hit determination value assigned to “big hit” or “small hit” in each display result determination table, as shown in FIG. 8-8, the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the first special figure display result determination table in the case, the range from 1024 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. .

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 1024 to 1237 is assigned to “big hit”), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , Set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit determination values that can be taken, only the numerical values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while if the set value is 2 or more, The numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the numerical value range is assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that continues to the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is used to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. Are set in the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit determination value is 32767 to 33094 in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the set value 6 (1020 to 1346), with 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-9, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, the range of from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 1020 to 1346 is assigned to the “big hit”), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the first special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, when the set value is 1, the value can be in the range of 0 to 65535. While only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) among the hit determination values are assigned to “big hit”, if the set value is 2 or more, the large hit determination value is set to the common numerical value range. The numerical value in the range including the non-common numerical value range is assigned to "big hit". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that continues to the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value is the same as the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range from 32767 to 33094 is set as a common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, among the hit judgment values from 102 to 1675 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit judgment value is 32767 to 33094 in a numerical range different from the big hit judgment value range (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6, with 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit judgment value. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of the hit determination value from 10210 to 1237 is set regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 1024 to 1237 is assigned to “big hit”), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value is a range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, a range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, a range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and a range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , Set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the value is in the range of 0 to 65535. Among the hit determination values that can be taken, only the numerical values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while if the set value is 2 or more, The numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the numerical value range is assigned to “big hit”. Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that continues to the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is used to determine the small hit regardless of the set value. Are set in the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit determination value is set to 32767 to 33421 in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value in the case of the setting value 6 (1020 to 1346), using 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-11, in the second special figure display result determination table in the case where the game state is the probable change state, the range of from 102 to 1346 of the hit determination values is regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot.

  When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (the range from 102 to 1346 is assigned to the "big hit"), while the set value 2 is set. In the case of the set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

  That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 in the case where the gaming state is the probable change state, when the set value is 1, it is possible to take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the judgment values, only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1346) are assigned to “big hits”, but if the set value is 2 or more, the large hitting judgment values are not included in the common numerical value range. Numerical values within the range including the common numerical value range are assigned to “big hits”. Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

  For this reason, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range that continues to the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value (big hit reference value) of the big hit determination value. Go.

  In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probable change state, the hit determination value is the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. The range of 32767 to 33421 is set as a common numerical range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Here, paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, among the hit judgment values from 102 to 1675 are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, The hit determination value is set to 32767 to 33421, using 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value) of the small hit determination value in a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1674) in the case of the setting value 6. Since the range is set, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is prevented from overlapping with the range of the big hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in each of the display result determination tables, the hit determination value of 1020 is set as the reference regardless of the game state and the set value. The judgment value included in the common numerical value range or the continuous one numerical value range consisting of the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range is set as the numerical value range of the big hit judgment value, and the hit judgment is made regardless of the gaming state and the set value. The variable display result is determined using the judgment value included in one continuous numerical value range (common numerical value range) based on the value 32767 as a small hit determination value value range.

  Further, in each of these display result determination tables, when the fluctuation special figure is the same, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is the same regardless of the game state (the number of the determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is smaller). The same). Also, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value differs depending on whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map (the small special judgment display value judgment table in the first special figure display result judgment table). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is 655, which is about On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set to 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value).

  Further, as described above, in each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined that the special map display result is set to the "big hit" and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The determination value is assigned so that the lower the value, the greater the value of the set value, the higher the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be the "big hit" and control to the big hit game state will be higher (big hit probability: set value 6> set value 5> Set value 4> Set value 3> Set value 2> Set value 1).

  That is, the CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of MR1 matches any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the special symbol has a big hit (big hit). A to jackpot F). If MR1 matches any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is set to the small hit. That is, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with the probability according to the set value. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 8A to 8B indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. To determine whether or not to make a big hit means to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, but to stop the symbols in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. It is also to decide whether to make a big hit symbol. Determining whether or not to make a small hit means to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state. However, the stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the symbol is a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, a total of six setting values 1 to 6 are provided as setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine is not limited thereto. The set value that can be set to 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous to the player (the larger the jackpot probability and the easier the jackpot C as the jackpot type is determined. Although the form is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be. Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, while the big hit probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming performance itself does not change, but the present invention is described in the present embodiment. The present invention is not limited to this, and the game characteristics may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is a gaming property in which the probability loops at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type). When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the big hit probability in the normal state is 1/200, and the gaming ball is set in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 during the big hit game. On the other hand, the game state after the end of the big hit game is controlled to the certain change state, while the ratio of the game balls passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the fluctuation special figure (so-called V). If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the big hit probability is 1/320 and the small hit probability is 1/50, and the game is played during the high base (during the time reduction control). Ball is specially variable A predetermined switch provided in the sphere device 7 may be a game of (so-called one two-kind mixed type) which controls the jackpot gaming state based on passing. Furthermore, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the gaming characteristics are the same, but the big hit probability and A setting may be provided in which the small hit probability is high while the number of prize balls obtainable during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). .

  Furthermore, when changing the playability in accordance with the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 is switched to an effect switch (to execute a predetermined effect every time a game ball passes through a predetermined area). When the set value is 4 to 6, the predetermined switch is used to control the gaming state to a certain state or a big hitting gaming state based on the game switch passing the predetermined ball. Switch).

  Next, the big hit type in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8-12 is an explanatory diagram of the big hit type determination table. In the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, as the big hit type in the first special map and the second special map, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed after the end of the big hit game, and the big hit which shifts to the high accuracy high base state is performed. The big hit types of A to big hit F (also referred to as a probable big hit) are set. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, once a big hit occurs, 100% certainty change control is performed. In one or both of the first special map and the second special map, after the end of the big hit game state, only the time saving control is executed, and the big hit G which shifts to the low-probability high base state (also referred to as a non-probable variable big hit). May be set, or the big hit type of the big hit H in which the probable change control is continued until the next big hit is reached (that is, the big hit type is not terminated by the number of times). Further, there may be a big hit type in which neither the high accuracy control nor the time saving control is executed after the big hit game is ended.

  The jackpot game state by the "big hit A" is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. The big hit game state by “B” is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed eight times (so-called eight rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Furthermore, the big hit game state by the "big hit C" is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds) to change the special variable winning prize ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called two rounds). This is a so-called "striking" jackpot). The jackpot game state by the "big hit D" is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player, The big hit game state by the "big hit E" is a normal open big hit that is repeatedly executed ten times (so-called ten rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. Further, the jackpot game state by the "big hit F" is a normal open jackpot that is repeatedly executed two times (so-called two rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called two rounds). This is a so-called "striking" jackpot).

  The high-precision control and the time-saving control (probable change state state) executed after the end of the big hit game state of “big hit A” to “big hit F” are performed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game state (characteristics of the present embodiment). The game is ended by executing the special figure game 100 times in the section 048AK) or by entering the big hit game state before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Therefore, when the big hit occurs again, the high-precision control and the time-saving control are executed again after the big hit game state ends, so that the big hit game state continuously occurs without going through the normal state. State.

  For example, when a big hit occurs, the ratio determined as a so-called sudden big hit such as the big hit C or the big hit F may be decreased in the order of the set values 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. That is, the payout rate is the highest when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, and the payout rate decreases as the set value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Just fine. In addition, the ratio of the jackpot types determined according to the set value may be different. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the payout rate for the player. As described above, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the big hit type when the variable display result is the big hit varies depending on the set value set, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  Next, a game control main process in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-13 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (207SGSa001). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (207SGSa002). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, and the like), setting of making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (107SGSa003) and whether or not the RAM 102 (backup RAM) is normal (107SGSa004). If the backup data is not stored (207SGSa003; N) or if the RAM 102 is not normal (207SGSa004; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the backup data is stored and the RAM 102 is normal (207SGSa003; Y, 207SGSa004; Y) further determines whether the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any one of 1 to 6, that is, whether a normal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (207SGSa005).

  If the set value stored in the RAM 102 is not one of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and if the set value stored in the RAM 102 is any of 1 to 6 (207SGSa005; Y) is whether or not a set value changing flag indicating that a set value changing process described later was being executed before the power interruption (that the power interruption occurred during the execution of the set value changing process) is set. Is determined (207SGSa006). When the set value changing flag is set (207SGSa006; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa017, and when the set value changing flag is not set, a RAM clear flag indicating that a RAM clear process described later has been executed is set. If it is set, the RAM clear flag is cleared (207SGSa007), and it is determined whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started while the clear switch is being operated. (207SGSa008).

  If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa008; Y), the RAM clear flag is set and the process proceeds to 207SGSa011 (207SGSa010). If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa008; N), 207SGSa010 is not executed and 207SGSa010 is not executed. move on.

  In 207SGSa011, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011). If the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa011; Y), it is further determined whether or not the release sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa012). When the open sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started with the lock switch 207SG051 ON and the gaming machine frame opened (207SGSa012; Y), the RAM clear flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is present (207SGSa013a).

  If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013a; Y), the CPU executes a set value change process (207SGSa013b) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, proceeds to 207SGSa013d, and proceeds to the RAM clear flag. Is not set (207SGSa013a; N), a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d.

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa011; N) or when the release sensor is OFF (207SGSa012; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa013d without executing the processes of 207SGSa013a to 207SGSa013c.

  In 207SGSa013d, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether to clear the RAM 102 at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine 1 this time (to execute the RAM clear processing (207SGSa013e)) (step 207SGSa013e). 207SGSa013d). If the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa013d; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa014 after executing the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e), and if the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa013d; N), the RAM clear process (207SGSa013e). 207 SGSa014 without executing.

  In 207SGSa014, the CPU 103 determines again whether the RAM clear flag has been set (207SGSa014). When the RAM clear flag is set (207SGSa014; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa022, and when the RAM clear flag is not set (207SGSa014; N), the internal state of the main board 11 is set to stop power supply (power interruption). A recovery process is performed to return to the state of (207SGSa015).

  In the recovery processing, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (the contents of the backed up data). As a result, when the power supply is stopped, the game state is restored, and if the special symbol is being changed, the special symbol change is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be. Then, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been restored (started by hot start) in a state before the power interruption, transmits a command for restoration including a hot start notification command to the effect control board 12, and proceeds to 207SGSa028. (207SGSa016).

  Further, in 207SGSa017, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started while the clear switch is being operated (207SGSa017). If the clear switch is ON (207SGSa017; Y), it is further determined whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018) and whether or not the open sensor 207SG090 is ON (207SGSa019).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa018; Y) and the release sensor 207SG090 is ON, that is, there is no backup data in the RAM 102, the RAM 102 is not normal, or a normal set value is not set. However, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started in accordance with a formal procedure by an operation of an amusement arcade employee or the like (the pachinko gaming machine is opened while the lock switch 207SG051 is ON and the clear switch is operated with the lock switch 207SG051 ON). 1 is activated), the set value stored in the RAM 102 is cleared (207SGSa020), and if the set value changing flag is set, the set value changing flag is cleared (207SGSa021). Then, the processing of 207SGSa010 to 207SGSa016 described above is executed.

  If the clear switch is OFF (207SGSa017; N), the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF (207SGSa018; N), and if the open sensor 207SG090 is OFF (207SGSa019; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa031.

  Further, in 2078SGSa022, the CPU 103 determines that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been started by a cold start and transmits a restoration command including a cold start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa022). Then, a cold start notification timer is set according to a period for notifying the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGSa023), and the start of the cold start notification is started by starting the blinking of all the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029. (207SGSa024).

  After the execution of 207SGSa024, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the cold start notification timer by 1 (207SGSa025), and determines whether or not the cold start notification timer has expired (207SGSa026). If the cold start notification timer has not expired (207SGSa026; N), the processing of 207SGSa025 and 207SGSa026 is repeatedly executed, and if the cold start notification timer has expired (207SGSa026; Y), all segments on the display monitor 207SG029 Is stopped (207SGSa027), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa028.

  In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, an example is shown in which all segments forming the display monitor 207SG029 are blinked during the cold start notification timer period (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1, only some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may blink. Alternatively, at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor 207SG029 may be turned on.

  Then, in 207SGSa028, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process (207SGSa028) for initializing the random number circuit 104, and instructs the game control microcomputer 100 to periodically interrupt the timer at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms). The register of the built-in CTC is set (207SGSa029), and the interruption is permitted (207SGSa030). Thereafter, a loop process is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process.

  In addition, in 207SGSa031, the CPU 103 sends an instruction to the effect control board 12 based on the fact that an abnormal set value is stored in the RAM 102 (set value abnormal error), the fact that the CPU 103 has returned from a power cut during the setting change described later, and the like. Then, an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the set value is transmitted (207SGSa031). Further, an error notification execution wait timer is set (207SGSa032). Then, the CPU 103 decrements the value of the error notification execution wait timer by one (207SGSa033), and determines whether the error notification execution wait timer has expired (207SGSa034). If the error notification execution waiting timer has not expired (207SGSa034; N), the processing of 207SGSa033 and 207SGSa034 is repeatedly executed. If the error notification execution waiting timer has expired (207SGSa034; Y), FIG. As shown in (B), the first display unit 207SG029A and the second display unit 207SG029B constituting the display monitor 207SG029 are used to notify the occurrence of a setting value abnormality error or to recover from a power interruption during setting change (error notification). , "E." is displayed on each of the third display unit 207SG029C and the fourth display unit 207SG029D (207SGSa035).

  Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa036), and plays the game via a terminal board (not shown) provided on the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a site management computer, and the process proceeds to 207SGSa032 (207SGSa037). Thereafter, the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa032 to 207SGSa037 until the power interruption of the pachinko gaming machine 1 occurs (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by an operation of a clerk of the game arcade), thereby displaying the display monitor 207SG029. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B execute an error occurrence notification.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 048AK of the present embodiment displays the display monitor 207SG029 and the first monitor 207SG029 when the abnormal set value is set or the power returns from the power cut during the change of the set value. Since the occurrence of an error is notified by the special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the clerk at the amusement arcade can generate an error or set values from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that it has recovered from the power interruption during the change. In addition, since the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the return from the power interruption during the change of the set value can be recognized by the management device of the gaming arcade, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved. Has become.

  In the game control main process of the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-13, when it is determined that the RAM clear flag is set in 207SGSa013d (207SGSa013d; Y), the RAM clear process is performed. Although (207SGSa01e) is shown as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear processing may be performed when the clear switch is determined to be ON in 207SGSa008 (207SGSa008; Y) or This may be executed after the setting value changing flag is cleared in 207SGSa021.

  FIG. 8-14 (A) is a flowchart showing a RAM clear process (207SGSa013e) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the RAM clear processing, the CPU 103 first specifies the second address from the top in the RAM 102 (207SGSa041). Next, “00H” is set (stored) at the designated address (207SGSa042). Then, it is determined whether or not the designated address is the last address (FXXX described later) of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043). If the specified address is not the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; N), the next address in the RAM 102 is specified (207SGSa044), and the specified address is the address (F002) storing the RAM clear flag. It is determined whether or not (207SGSa45).

  If the specified address is not the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa042, and if the specified address is the address storing the RAM clear flag (207SGSa045; N), the next Then, the process proceeds to 207SGSa042 (207SGSa046). If the specified address is the last address of the RAM 102 (207SGSa043; Y), the RAM clear processing ends.

  In the RAM 102 of the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, addresses (F000 to FXXX) are allocated to each storage area as shown in FIG. Of these storage areas, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored in the head address (F000) of the RAM 102, and the second address (F001) from the head of the RAM 102 is described later. The temporary setting value is stored. Further, a RAM clear flag is stored at the third address (F002). Other addresses (after F003) include special figure hold storage and general figure hold storage, values of various counters, various timers, various flags, game information including error information generated in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the last special symbol. The setting value (determination used setting value) read for setting the display result determination table when the variable display result is determined in the normal processing is stored. The backup data (including the backup flag) is stored in a specific backup data storage area among other areas in which other information is stored. In addition, a value (for example, a set value “0”) indicating a factory shipping state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102 at the time of factory shipment. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started while the value indicating the factory shipping state is set in the first address (F000) of the RAM 102, the setting change process may be executed without fail, The pachinko gaming machine 1 for executing the setting change process may be prompted to be restarted by a display on the display device 5 or the like.

  That is, the RAM clear processing in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment is processing for clearing data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag by storing “00H” in an address excluding the set value.

  Note that, in the characteristic part 048AK in the present embodiment, a form in which data other than the set value is cleared in the RAM clear processing is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the game is started at the start, only the game information stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (after the address F003 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment) may be cleared.

  Further, in the characteristic part 048AK in the present embodiment, the form in which the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM clear flag is stored in the game control microcomputer. By storing them in 100 registers (for example, an accumulator that is the center of the operation, a flag register that stores the state of the accumulator, or a general-purpose register), the process of storing and reading the RAM clear flag in the RAM 102 is omitted. The processing load on the CPU 103 may be reduced. When the RAM clear flag is stored in the RAM 102, the degree of freedom of the register can be improved as compared with the case where the RAM clear flag is stored in the register of the game control microcomputer 100. Can be prevented from being overwritten by the information (data).

  FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart showing a setting value change process (207SGSa013b) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the setting value changing process, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa051), the right-handed lamp 207SG132 and the first hold display. 25A, blinking of the second hold indicator 25B is started (207SGSa052). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as an aspect (an aspect other than any of the big hits A to F) corresponding to the set value changing process (207SGSa052a).

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa053), and determines whether any of the values 1 to 6 is stored as the setting value in the address F000 of the RAM 102. (207SGSa053a). When a value other than 1 to 6 is stored as a set value in the RAM 102, or when the set value is not stored in the RAM 102 (when the set value is cleared in 207SGSa020), the set value is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. Is set (the set value is reset to “1”), and the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 (207SGSa053b). If any of the values 1 to 6 is stored as the set value in the RAM 102 (207SGSa053a; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGSa054 without executing the process of 207SGSa053b.

  In 207SGSa054, the CPU 103 sets a power-off detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power-off detection process is executed. Then, the value of the power-off detection process execution start waiting timer is decremented by one (207SGSa055), and it is determined whether the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has expired (207SGSa056). If the power-off detection processing execution start wait timer has not expired (207SGSa056; N), the processing of 207SGSa055 and 207SGSa056 is repeatedly executed, and if the power-off detection processing execution wait timer has expired (207SGSa056; Y). Executes a power-off detection process (207SGSa057).

  After the execution of the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa058), via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game arcade (207SGSa059).

  Then, the CPU 103 sets the setting value changing flag (207SGSa061), and determines whether or not the setting change switch 207SG052 is operated (207SGSa062). If the setting switch 207SG052 has not been operated (207SGSa062; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa065. If the setting switch 207SG052 has been operated (207SGSa062; Y), the address F001 in the RAM 102 is determined based on the operation of the setting switch 207SG052. The content is updated (207SGSa063).

  Specifically, when the setting value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “1”, “2”, which is a setting value that is one step more advantageous for the player than “1”, is set as a temporary setting value. When the set value stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 and displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is “2”, “3” which is one step more advantageous for the player than “2” is temporarily set. For example, a value larger than the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 by 1 is stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a borrowed setting, such as being stored in the address F001 of the RAM 102 as a set value. When the set value displayed on the display monitor 207SG029 is "6", "1" may be stored as a temporary set value in the address F001 of the RAM 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 displays the set value (temporary set value) stored in the RAM 102 at the address F001 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa064), and determines whether the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065).

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa065; Y), the CPU 103 repeatedly executes the processing of 207SGSa062 to 207SGSa065 to store a new temporary setting value in the address F001 of the RAM 102, or stores it in the address F001. A process of displaying the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is executed.

  When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in 207SGSa065 (207SGSa065; N), the CPU 103 clears the setting value changing flag (207SGSa066) and displays the set value (or the provisional set value) on the display monitor 207SG029. Is terminated (207SGSa067), and all the segments constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are turned off (207SGSa067a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa068, 207SGSa068a).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a temporary setting value is stored at the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069). If the temporary setting value is not stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072. If the temporary setting value is stored in the address F001 in the RAM 102 (207SGSa069; Y), It is determined whether or not the value of the set value stored at the address F000 is different from the value of the temporary set value stored at the address F001 (207SGSa070).

  If the value of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is the same as the value of the provisional set value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; N), the process proceeds to 207SGSa072, where the value is stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102. If the set value stored in the address F001 is different from the value of the provisional set value stored in the address F001 (207SGSa070; Y), the provisional set value stored in the RAM 102 at the address F001 is stored in the address F000. It stores (207SGSa071) and proceeds to 207SGSa072. That is, in the process of 207SGSa071, the temporary setting value is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the actual setting value.

  In addition, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa073), and ends the setting value change processing.

  FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart showing a set value confirmation process (207SGSa013c) executed by the CPU 103 in the game control main process. In the set value confirmation processing, the CPU 103 first starts lighting all the segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (207SGSa101), the right-handed lamp 207SG132, and the first hold indicator. 25A, the second hold indicator 25B starts blinking (207SGSa102). Further, the CPU 103 starts lighting only one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 as an aspect (an aspect other than any of the big hits A to F) corresponding to the set value confirmation processing (207SGSa103).

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa104), and sets a power-off detection process execution start waiting timer for waiting until the power-off detection process is executed (207SGSa105). ). Then, the value of the power-off detection process execution start waiting timer is decremented by one (207SGSa106), and it is determined whether or not the power-off detection process execution start wait timer has expired (207SGSa107). When the power-off detection processing execution start waiting timer has not expired (207SGSa107; N), the processing of 207SGSa106 and 207SGSa107 is repeatedly executed, and when the power-off detection processing execution wait timer has expired (207SGSa107; Y). Executes a power-off detection process (207SGSa108). The power-off detection processing (207SGSa108) is the same processing as the power-off detection processing (207SGSa057) of the setting value change processing described above.

  After the execution of the power-off detection process, the CPU 103 starts displaying the set value stored at the address F000 in the RAM 102 on the display monitor 207SG029 (207SGSa109), and via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 A security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game arcade (207SGSa110).

  Then, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111). If the lock switch 207SG051 is ON (207SGSa111; Y), the CPU 103 waits until the lock switch 207SG051 is turned OFF by repeatedly executing the processing of 207SGSa111. When the lock switch 207SG051 is OFF in the 207SGSa111 (207SGSa111; N), the display of the set value on the display monitor 207SG029 is terminated (207SGSa112), and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Are turned off (207SGSa112a). Further, the CPU 103 ends the blinking of the right-handed lamp 207SG132, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, and the lighting of the segments constituting the round indicator 207SG131 (207SGSa113, 207SGSa114).

  Then, the CPU 103 transmits a setting value confirmation end notification command to the effect control board 12 (207SGSa 115), and ends the setting value confirmation processing.

  In this way, the lighting of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B and the round indicator 207SG131, the first hold indicator 25A, the second By starting blinking of the hold display 25B and the right-handed lamp 207SG232, the player, the clerk of the game hall, or the like can change the set value or change the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to recognize that the confirmation is being performed.

  Note that, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing, as a mode corresponding to the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing, one of the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 Although a mode in which only one LED is lit is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the lighting pattern of the segments configuring the round display 207SG131 may be any of the big hits A to F shown. The lighting mode is not particularly limited as long as the mode is not applicable.

  Also, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, at the start of the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing, the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are the same as the mode according to the set value change processing or the set value confirmation processing. Although the lighting mode is exemplified in the mode, the present invention is not limited to this, and the segments constituting the round display 207SG131 are provided at the start of the set value change process and the start of the set value confirmation process. May be lit in different modes.

  As described above, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut off) and then restarted, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the lock switch 207SG051 are opened with the gaming machine frame opened. When the clear switch is turned on, the set value changing process is executed.

  At this time, the display monitor 207SG029 turns off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to display (base value) using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D. Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses a different number of display units when executing the set value changing process at the time of startup and when displaying the base value after the startup is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value changing process by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is started. Then, when the setting change switch 207SG052 is operated in a state where the set value is displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG029D, the display on the fourth display unit 207SG029D is updated. When the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off in this state, the numerical value displayed on the fourth display unit 207SG29D is set as a new set value.

  In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered off once (power cut off) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on with the gaming machine frame 207SG003 opened. By setting the (clear switch OFF), the set value confirmation processing is executed.

  At this time, on the display monitor 207SG029, the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off, so that the display base value using the first display unit 207SG029A, the second display unit 207SG029B, the third display unit 207SG029C, and the fourth display unit 207SG029D is changed. Display) ends. That is, the display monitor 207SG029 according to the present embodiment uses a different number of display units when executing the set value confirmation process at the time of startup and when displaying the base value after the startup is completed.

  Next, when the CPU 103 starts the set value confirmation processing by restarting the pachinko gaming machine 1, the display of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started on the fourth display unit 207SG029D. The display of the set value on the fourth display unit 207SG029D ends when the lock switch 207SG051 is turned off, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a playable state.

  FIG. 8-17 (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the processing of step S101 in FIG. 5 as the winning random number value determination processing. When the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is started in the feature part 048AK, the special symbol display result (variable display of the special symbol) is performed by a special symbol normal process (step S110 in FIG. 5, FIG. 8-18) described later. It is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as the "big hit" and to control the small hit gaming state with the special figure display result as the "small hit". On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the random number value determination process at the time of the detection of the game ball at the start winning port (the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port) at the timing. It is determined whether or not it is determined that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is to be stopped and displayed as the special figure display result, and whether the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach is determined. . Thus, before the start of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening, that is, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit at the start of the variable display. Before the special figure is displayed, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a variable display mode of which category, and based on the determination result, Thus, as described later, the effect control CPU 120 and the like execute a pre-read notice effect such as a hold display notice effect.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8-17 (A), the CPU 103 first checks the state of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152, for example, to thereby make the pachinko game The current game state of the machine 1 is specified (207SGS521). The CPU 103 specifies that the probable variable flag is on when the probable variable flag is on, specifies that the probable variable flag is off and the time reduction flag is on when it is on, and both the probable variable flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes, it is sufficient to specify that the state is the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of 207SGS521, the CPU 103 refers to the top address in the RAM 102 (see FIG. 8-14 (B)) and specifies the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS522). Next, a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current game state, starting port buffer value, and set value is selected and set (207SGS524). Thereafter, the variable display result determination module (207SGS525) shown in FIGS. 8-19 performs a process of determining whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “missing”.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-19, in the variable display result determination module, the CPU 103 sets the numerical range of the jackpot determination value in the set special figure display result determination table and the specified random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination. It is compared with the data (207SGS571), and it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is within a predetermined big hit determination range (207SGS572). At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the hold data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be "big hit".

  If it is determined in 207SGS572 that it is within the big hit determination range (207SGS572; Y), it is determined that a big hit will occur in the variable display (207SGS576). On the other hand, when it is determined by the 207SGS572 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit does not occur in the variable display (207SGS572; N), the small hit determination in the set special figure display result determination table is performed. The numerical value range of the value is compared with the specified numerical value data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result (207SGS573). It is determined whether it is within (207SGS574).

  When it is determined that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined small hit determination range (207SGS574; Y), it is determined that the small hit occurs in the variable display (207SGS577). On the other hand, if it is determined in 207SGS574 that it is not within the small hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the small hit does not occur in the variable display (207SGS574; N), it is determined that there is a deviation in the variable display (207SGS575). ).

  Returning to FIG. 8-17 (A), it is confirmed at 207SGS575 whether or not it is determined that a big hit will occur in the variable display (207SGS526). It is confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a small hit (207SGS527), and if it is determined that the small hit is not made, that is, if it is determined that the variable display is out of place (207SGS526; N), the variable display result is “out of place”. Is executed (207SGS527a), and whether the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state Is determined (207SGS528).

  If it is determined in 207SGS526 that a big hit will occur in the variable display (207SGS526; Y), the big hit type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination and the big hit type determination table (207SGS533). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variation special map (“the first special map” corresponding to “1” or the “second special diagram” corresponding to “2”) specified according to the starting port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected big hit type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of big hit types is determined.

  In addition, a symbol designating command corresponding to the determined jackpot type, that is, a second symbol designating command for big hit A, a third symbol designating command for big hit B, and a fourth symbol design command for big hit C. The transmission setting of the symbol designating command, the fifth symbol designating command for the big hit D, the sixth symbol designating command for the big hit E, and the seventh symbol designating command for the big hit F is executed (207SGS534). Then, as a table for determining the jackpot variation pattern, a jackpot variation pattern determination table corresponding to the jackpot type is selected and set (207SGS535), and the process proceeds to 207SGS536.

  If it is determined in 207SGS527 that a small hit occurs in the variable display (207SGS527; Y), the transmission setting of the eighth symbol designation command, which is a symbol designation command corresponding to the variable display result being “small hit”, is set. (207SGS531), select and set the small hit variation pattern determination table (207SGS532), and proceed to 207SGS536.

  If the time reduction flag is not set in 207SGS528 (207SGS528; N), the variation pattern determination table for out-of-position is selected and set (207SGS529), and if the time reduction flag is set (207SGS528; Y). ), And selects and sets the deviation variation pattern determination table D (207SGS530). Note that the outlier variation pattern determination table A is an outlier variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of retained storages is two or less. In addition, the variation pattern for loss determination table D is a variation pattern determination for loss used when the game state is the high base state in which the time saving control is executed.

  In addition, in the present characteristic part 048AK, in addition to the deviation variation pattern determination table A and the deviation variation pattern determination table D, the deviation variation pattern determination used when the total number of reserved storages is two to four. A table B and a deviation variation pattern determination table C used for the case where the total number of reserved storages is 5 or more are prepared in advance. On the other hand, out of the possible range of the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, when the set value 1 is 1, the value is 1 to 450; when the set value is 2, the value is 1 to 430; 410, 1 to 390 when the setting value is 4, 1 to 370 when the setting value is 5, and 1 to 350 when the setting value is 6, respectively.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table B for outliers, in the range where the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can be taken for a non-reach variation pattern, if the set value is 1, the value is 1 to 500, and the set value is 2 is 1 to 480, setting value is 3 to 1 to 460, setting value is 4 to 1 to 440, setting value is 5 to 1 to 420, and setting value is 6 to 1 to 1 400 are assigned respectively.

  In addition, in the variation pattern determination table C for deviation and the variation pattern determination table D for deviation, when the set value is 1 in the range in which the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination can be taken for a non-reach variation pattern. Is 1 to 550, 1 to 530 when the set value is 2, 1 to 510 when the set value is 3, 1 to 490 when the set value is 4, and 1 to 470 when the set value is 5. When the value is 6, 1 to 450 are assigned respectively.

  On the other hand, in any of the variation pattern determination tables for outliers, 701 to 997 of the range in which the random number value MR3 for determining the dynamic pattern can be assigned to the variation pattern of the super reach is assigned regardless of the set value. I have.

  For this reason, by determining the fluctuation pattern using the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table A or the deviation fluctuation pattern determination table D in the 207SGS529, the non-reach and super-reach determinations are performed in such a manner that the number of stored storages changes after the determination. Is always a non-reach or super-reach variation pattern, so in the determination at the time of the start winning, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table A for deviation or the variation pattern determination table D for deviation. .

  After executing any one of the processes of 207SGS529, 207SGS530, 207SGS532, and 207SGS535, randomization is performed by using each variation pattern determination table set in each of these steps and numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. A fluctuation category according to the range of the determination value including the numerical value MR3 is determined (207SGS536). In the present characteristic part 048AK, as shown in FIG. 8-17 (B), when at least the variable display result is "out", the variable display mode of "non-reach" is commonly used regardless of the total number of stored storages. A variable category that becomes a variable display mode of “super reach”, a variable category that becomes a variable display mode other than “non-reach” and “super reach” (for example, normal reach or small hit), And it is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not such a variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3.

  After that, the setting for transmitting the fluctuation category designation command according to the determination result by the processing of 207SGS536 to the effect control board 12 is performed (207SGS537), and the winning random number value determination processing ends. The symbol designation command and the fluctuation category designation command are transmitted by the CPU 103 executing the command control process.

  FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal processing. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIGS. 8-18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” (207SGS541). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of 207SGS541, the second hold count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 207SG154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in 207SGS541 (207SGS541; N), the second special figure reserved storage unit 207SG151B stores the reserved data corresponding to the reserved number “1”. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the type of big hit, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read and specified (207SGS542). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of 207SGS542, the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are subtracted by one. As well as the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151B. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151B are stored. The indicated pending data is shifted upward by one entry (207SGS543).

  After that, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to “2” (207SGS544), and the process proceeds to 207SGS549.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in 207SGS541 (207SGS541; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (207SGS545). The first special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of 207SGS545, the game control counter setting unit 207SG154 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the processing of 207SGS545 is executed when it is determined in 207SGS541 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” is determined. Is determined. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure starts to be executed prior to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It is only necessary to be able to determine.

  If the first special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in 207SGS545 (207SGS545; N), the reserved data stored in the first special figure reserved storage unit 151A corresponding to the reserved number “1” is stored. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read and specified (207SGS546). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of 207SGS546, the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count are decremented by 1 to update the first special figure reserved storage count and the total reserved storage count. As well as the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151A. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the reservation numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure reservation storage unit 207SG151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted upward by one entry (207SGS547).

  After that, the value of the variable special figure designating buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to “1” (207SGS548), and the process proceeds to 207SGS549.

  In the 207SGS549, for example, the current game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by checking the state of the time reduction flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 or the like (207SGS549). The CPU 103 specifies that the probable variable flag is on when the probable variable flag is on, specifies that the probable variable flag is off and the time reduction flag is on when it is on, and both the probable variable flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes, it is sufficient to specify that the state is the normal state.

  Subsequent to the process of 207SGS549, the CPU 103 refers to the head address of the RAM 102 (see FIG. 8-14 (B)) and specifies the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS550).

  Next, the CPU 103 refers to the game information (see FIG. 8-14 (B)) stored in the RAM 102, and determines whether or not the determined used setting value is stored (207SGS551). When it is determined that the determined used setting value is stored (207SGS551: Y), the setting value specified in 207SGS550 is compared with the stored determined used setting value (207SGS552), and the specified setting value is determined. It is determined whether or not the determined used setting value stored is the same (207SGS553).

  If it is determined in 207SGS553 that the specified setting value is not the same as the stored determined used setting value (207SGS553: N), an error designation command corresponding to the abnormality of the setting value is issued to the effect control board 12. A setting for transmission is made (207SGS554), and a security signal is output to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (207SGS555), and a loop is executed. Enter processing. Thereafter, since the CPU 103 does not execute any other processing, the pachinko gaming machine is brought into a state in which the pachinko gaming machine cannot play (playing impossible state) by the loop processing. The error designation command is transmitted when the CPU 103 executes a command control process.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment stores the setting value (determination used setting value) referred to when the previous variable display was executed and the current start address of the RAM 102. If the set values are different, it is possible to recognize that the determined used set value is different from the set value currently stored in the first address of the RAM 102 in the management apparatus of the game arcade. The security of the machine 1 can be improved.

  In the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the CPU 103 controls the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be in a game-disabled state by executing a loop process and not executing other processes. The CPU 103 is not limited to this. The CPU 103 performs processing such as restricting the launch of the game ball, and not performing the payout of the prize ball or the variable display of the special symbol even if the game ball is won to each winning opening. By executing the game, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be controlled to be in a game-disabled state.

  Also, in the special symbol normal processing of the feature part 048AK, the difference between the determined used set value and the set value currently stored at the top address of the RAM 102 is regarded as an abnormality, and the abnormality is determined by the management apparatus of the game arcade. Although a recognizable form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display monitor 207SG029, the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B blink, E. "may be displayed to notify the abnormality to a player, a clerk at a game arcade, or the like.

  In the special symbol normal processing of the feature part 048AK, when the determined used setting value is different from the setting value currently stored at the top address of the RAM 102, the transmission of the error designation command to the effect control board 12 and the game Although the form in which the output of the security signal to the field management device is executed only once is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the transmission of the error designation command and the output of the security signal are performed. May be repeatedly executed at predetermined intervals in the above-mentioned gaming disabled state.

  Also, in the special symbol normal processing of the feature part 048AK, if the determined used set value is different from the set value currently stored at the top address of the RAM 102, the CPU 103 sets the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a game impossible state. Although the control mode has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. If the determined used setting value is different from the setting value currently stored in the first address of the RAM 102, the CPU 103 executes the pachinko game. It is not necessary to control the machine 1 to be in the game impossible state.

  Further, when the CPU 103 does not execute the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game disabled state when the determined used setting value is different from the setting value currently stored in the first address of the RAM 102, for example, Only the output of the security signal to the management device may be executed, or the setting value stored at the head address of the RAM 102 may be reset. When resetting the set value stored at the start address of the RAM 102, for example, the determined used set value may be stored at the start address of the RAM 102, or the most disadvantageous value for the player (this By setting 1) in the characteristic portion 048AK of the embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be prevented from being excessively advantageous to the player against the intention of the game arcade.

  If it is determined in 207SGS551 that the determined used setting value is not stored, that is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started up by a cold start and executes the first variable display (207SGS551: N) or the setting value specified in 207SGS553 Is determined to be the same as the stored determination set value (207SGS553: Y), a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current game state, the starting port buffer value, and the set value is selected. (207SGS556). Thereafter, the same processing as that performed by the variable display result determination module in 207SGS525 shown in FIG. 8-17A, that is, the processing of 207SGS571 to 207SGS577 shown in FIG. 8-19 is performed (207SGS557).

  Subsequently, in 207SGS557, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that a big hit will occur in the variable display (207SGS558). Is confirmed (207SGS559).

  If it is determined in 207SGS558 that a big hit will occur in the variable display (207SGS558; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 is set to the on state (207SGS561). At this time, the big hit type determination table shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to be one of a plurality of types (207SGS562). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation and the "big hit A" to "big hit F" in the jackpot type determination table In accordance with which one of the determination values assigned to each of the jackpot types matches, it is determined which one of the plurality of jackpot types is to be used in accordance with the illustrated determination ratio (207SGS563).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of 207SGS563, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state can be set to any one of the time-saving state and the probable state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage than the time-saving state. Whether to control is determined before the determined special symbol as the variable display result is derived. According to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 207SG155 (207SGS564), the determined jackpot type is determined. Remember. As an example, the jackpot types may be "1" to "6" corresponding to "big jackpot A" to "big jackpot F".

  On the other hand, when it is determined in 207SGS559 that a small hit is caused in the variable display (207SGS559; Y), the process proceeds to 207SGS560, and the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 207SG152 is set to the ON state (207SGS560). .

  On the other hand, if it is not determined in 207SGS559 that a small hit will occur in the variable display, that is, if the variable display is out of place (207SGS559; N), the process proceeds to 207SGS565.

  In 207SGS565, as a result of a preliminary decision as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), whether or not to control to the small hitting gaming state (whether or not the big hit flag is set) The determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the pre-determination described above and the result of the determination of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state. As an example, in response to a predetermined result indicating that the special figure display result is “losing”, a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” serving as a missing symbol is set as a fixed special symbol. When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in 207SGS558, for example, when the big hit type in "207SGS563" is "big hit A", a special symbol indicating the number of "1" is determined. Set to. When the big hit type is “big hit B”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the fixed special symbol. If the special figure display result is determined to be "small hit" in 207SGS559 (when the small hit flag is set in 207SGS560), the special figure display result is set to "small hit" in advance. In accordance with the result of the determination, a special symbol indicating a symbol of “2”, which is a small hit symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. Note that these fixed special symbols are merely examples, and other fixed special symbols may be set, or a plurality of types of symbols may be set as fixed special symbols.

  After the fixed special symbol is set in 207SGS565, the setting value specified in 207SGS553 is updated and stored in the RAM 102 as the determined used setting value (207SGS566), and the value of the special figure process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting processing. Is updated to “1” (207SGS567), and the special symbol normal process ends.

  In the case where the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in 207SGS545 (207SGS545; Y), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (207SGS568), and then the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11 to effect control. It is determined whether or not transmission has been completed to the substrate 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting ends. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  In the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, since the determined used setting value is stored in the RAM 102 as one of the game information (see FIG. 8-14 (B)), the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to a cold start. In the case of starting up, when the first variable display is executed, an example is shown in which the determined used setting value does not exist. However, the present invention is not limited to this. By storing the value in an area of the RAM 102 that has not been cleared by the RAM clear processing, even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, the determination used set value and the RAM 102 are used when the first variable display is executed. May be made to be able to compare the set value (set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1) stored at the first address of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Note that, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-17 and FIG. 8-18, an example in which the variable display result is determined using the variable display result determination module that executes common processing is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The variable display result determination module stores the set value specified by the CPU 103 (the set value stored at the top address of the RAM 102) and the determined used set value. The comparison processing (207SGS551 to 207SGS553 shown in FIG. 8-18) and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game stop state when the setting value specified by the CPU 103 does not match the determined used setting value as a result of the processing. (207SGS554 to 207SGS555). In this way, even when the prize-winning random number value determination process is performed, the process of comparing the set value specified by the CPU 103 with the determined use set value and the process of determining the set value specified by the CPU 103 as the process result are performed. When the set value does not match, the process of controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the game stop state can be executed, so that the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be further improved.

  Next, the processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described.

  FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process (process in the prefetch notice setting process) performed in the prefetch notice setting process in step S161 of FIG. 7. In the processing in the pre-reading notice setting processing shown in FIG. 8-20, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received this time (step 048AKS001). If a new start winning command has not been received (step 048AKS001; No), the prefetching notice is not executed, and the processing in the prefetching notice setting processing ends.

  When a new start winning command is received (step 048AKS001; Yes), it is determined whether or not the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is "1" (step 048AKS002). If the hold display number corresponding to the start winning prize command received at step S1 is “1” (step 048AKS002; Yes), the processing in the prefetch notice setting processing ends. On the other hand, if the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is not “1” (“2” to “4”) (step 048AKS002; No), the execution prohibition condition of the prefetch notice is satisfied. It is determined whether the operation is performed (step 048AKS003). The execution prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting execution of the pre-reading notice. Here, the prize-winning-judgment-result designation command included in the newly-received start winning prize-time command specifies "no judgment". In other words, when there is a determination other than “non-reach” in the variable display executed before the target (the contents of the start winning command buffer are checked, and the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is received. When each of the prize judgment result designation commands of the hold display numbers earlier than the above or the newly received start prize command is the first start prize command, each prize stored in the second start prize command buffer It is established when there is a command that specifies a prize-winning judgment result (judgment result of reach or more) other than “non-reach” in the judgment result specification command It is that condition. Note that the execution prohibition condition is also satisfied when it is determined that the prefetch chance eye is already executed in the variable display executed before the target (when the prefetch chance eye flag described later is on). As a result, it is possible to prevent execution of the prefetch chance for a plurality of targets, thereby preventing confusion of the player. In addition, the prefetch chance may be executed when the target is equal to or higher than the reach. The execution of the pre-read chance means that the pre-read notice effect is executed by displaying the pre-read chance.

  When the execution prohibition condition of the prefetch notice is satisfied (step 048AKS003; Yes), the processing in the prefetch notice setting processing is ended. On the other hand, when the execution prohibition condition of the prefetch notice is not satisfied (step 048AKS003; No), it is determined whether or not the prefetch chance is executed (step 048AKS004). Specifically, in step 048AKS004, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-21, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetching chance eye according to the winning determination result, and the type of the prefetching chance eye in the case of execution. In the characteristic portion 048AK, as shown in FIG. 8-21, one of “no execution”, “first look chance A”, and “first look chance B” is determined at the illustrated determination ratio. The pre-reading chance is an effect performed as a pre-reading notice, and is a variable display of a variable display of a decorative symbol performed in front of the target (when a plurality of variable displays are performed, each of the plurality of variable displays). As a result, the effect is to derive and display a predetermined chance (a non-reach chance at the time of non-reach where no reach is established in the variable display).

  In the characteristic portion 048AK, two types of prefetch chance eyes are prepared, one of which is “prefetch chance eye A” and the other is “prefetch chance eye B”. The “prediction chance A” and the “prediction chance B” have different targets of big hit expectation, and have different chances to stop (as shown in FIG. The predetermined chance stops, and in the prefetch chance B, the predetermined chance of “345” stops.) In addition, when the chance eyes are stopped, the decorative pattern may be made to emit light. In this case, the “read ahead chance eyes A” and the “read ahead chance eyes B” have different emission colors to distinguish them. You may make it. As illustrated, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher when the “read ahead chance B” is executed than the “read ahead chance A”.

  In addition to this, for example, the determination ratio of the display result derived and displayed as the prefetch chance eye may be different depending on the set value. For example, in the case where the prefetch chance is constituted by the combination of the odd decorative symbols such as 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9, the combination of "315" (score) is the prefetch chance only when the set value is "6". It may be derived and displayed as an eye. Further, for example, when the setting is low, the ratio in which a combination in which the middle symbol and the right symbol have the same number, such as “133”, “155”, “377”, etc., is displayed as the look-ahead chance. (Note that the middle symbol and the right symbol also have the same number in the predetermined display described later, and in this case, one of the middle symbol and the predetermined symbol is distinguished so that the look-ahead chance and the predetermined symbol are distinguished. It is sufficient that the left symbol and the middle symbol have the same number instead of the right symbol.) If the setting is high, the same as a prefetch chance, such as "135", "357", "379", etc. The ratio at which a combination of so-called loose-orders that do not include numbers are derived and displayed may be increased. That is, the set value may be suggested according to the type of the prefetch chance displayed and displayed (the prefetch chance may include a setting suggestion effect).

  Returning to FIG. 8-20, after executing the processing of step 048AKS004, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the prefetch chance (step 048AKS005). When the prefetch chance is not executed (step 048AKS005; No), the processing in the prefetch notice setting processing ends. In the case of executing the prefetch chance (step 048AKS005; Yes), the prefetch chance flag indicating that the prefetch chance is executed is set to the ON state (step 048AKS006), and the processing in the prefetch advance notice setting process ends. . The prefetch chance flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  Note that, for example, a hold display announcement effect is performed on the hold of the target of the look-ahead chance so that the player can visually recognize which target of the look-ahead chance is the target of the look-ahead chance. The display mode of the hold display may be changed to a mode different from the normal mode. That is, when the prefetch chance is executed, the hold display announcement effect may also be executed. In addition, a hold display advance notice may be executed separately from the prefetch chance.

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the feature unit 048AK. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIGS. 8 to 22, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. Is determined (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), the specified fluctuation pattern is read, for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the pre-read chance eye, the predetermined display, and the The display other than the display is determined by the non-reach losing stop symbol designating process (step 048AKS010).

  FIG. 8-23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the non-reach loss stop symbol etc. determination processing executed in step 048AKS010 of FIG. 8-22. In the non-reach losing stop symbol etc. determination processing shown in FIG. 8-23, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prefetch chance eye flag is set to the ON state (step 048AKS011). If the prefetch chance flag is on (step 048AKS011; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the prefetch chance of the type determined in step 048AKS004 in FIG. Is determined as the final stop symbol (step 048AKS012).

  After executing the process of step 048AKS012, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the change is a change immediately before the change that is the target of the prefetch chance (change immediately before the target) (step 048AKS013). If it is not the fluctuation immediately before the target, the non-reach loss stop symbol etc. determination processing ends. On the other hand, if the change is immediately before the target (step 048AKS013; Yes), the prefetch chance flag is cleared to the off state (step 048AKS014) so that the prefetch chance is not derived and displayed in the target change. The reach loss stop symbol etc. determination processing is ended. For example, if the prefetch chance is executed only when the change in the target is a change equal to or greater than the reach (if the prefetch chance is not executed if the change in the target is a non-reach change), the target May be cleared to the off state at the end of the fluctuation. In this manner, the prefetch chance eyes are continuously displayed from the time when the prefetch chance flag is set to the ON state to the fluctuation immediately before the fluctuation of the target. In addition, a plurality of variations for displaying the prefetch chances are prepared in advance as patterns (for example, if the target variation is the fourth variation and three variations are performed to the target, the first and third prefetch chances are changed). For example, a pattern for displaying eyes, a pattern for displaying second and third prefetch chances, and the like, and a prefetch chance may be displayed according to the pattern.

  If the prefetch chance flag is OFF in step 048AKS011 (step 048AKS011; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined display determination process (step 048AKS015). In the characteristic portion 048AK, as a predetermined display, a combination of a part of decorative patterns in the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed at a different ratio according to the set value, thereby suggesting the setting value. The setting suggestion effect to be performed is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-26, the setting suggestion effect is performed by displaying the fixed decorative symbols of the non-reach combinations of the types A to C at different ratios according to the set values. In the characteristic portion 048AK, the predetermined display is performed in the probable change state after the end of the big hit game state.

  FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the predetermined display determination process performed in step 048AKS015 of FIG. In the predetermined display determination processing shown in FIGS. 8 to 24, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not probable change control is being performed (step 048AKS041). It may be determined whether or not the probability change control is being performed, for example, by reading EXT data in the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. If the probable change control is not being performed (step 048AKS041; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined display determination process. On the other hand, if the probable change control is being performed (step 048AKS041; Yes), it is determined whether or not the previous flag is on (step 048AKS042). The previous flag is a flag indicating whether or not the predetermined display is displayed in a change immediately before (a previous change) which is a target of whether or not to display the predetermined display. Is provided.

  When the previous flag is ON, that is, when the predetermined display is displayed in the previous fluctuation (step 048AKS042; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the predetermined display determination process. On the other hand, when the previous flag is OFF (step 048AKS042; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to display the predetermined display, that is, whether or not to execute the setting suggestion effect for displaying the predetermined display, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. It is determined (step 048AKS043), and the predetermined display determination process ends. As described above, in the characteristic portion 048AK, when the predetermined display is displayed in the previous fluctuation, the predetermined display is not displayed, thereby preventing the predetermined display from being displayed continuously. On the other hand, the look-ahead chance that is an effect that suggests the jackpot expectation is displayed continuously with a plurality of fluctuations as described above, so that the effect suggests the jackpot expectation or a setting that suggests the set value. This makes it easier for the player to recognize whether the effect is a suggestive effect, and prevents the display from being confused with the prefetch chance when the predetermined display is continuously displayed. Note that, in this example, an example is shown in which it is determined whether or not the predetermined display is displayed in the previous fluctuation. For example, the number of consecutive times is counted, and if the number of consecutive times is two, the predetermined display can be displayed. If the number of times is three, the predetermined display may not be displayed. Further, the number of times the predetermined display is continuously displayed may be different depending on the set value that has been set. According to this, the variation of the effect increases and the entertainment interest of the game can be improved. Hereinafter, executing the setting suggestion effect by displaying the predetermined display is simply referred to as executing the predetermined display.

  FIG. 8-25 is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio for determining whether to perform the predetermined display. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 048AK, it is determined whether or not the extended villa is in a so-called extended villa state (whether or not the extended villa flag described later is ON), that is, whether or not the first big hit is performed Accordingly, the ratio determined to execute the predetermined display is different. In the example shown in the figure, the determination ratio is set so that the predetermined display is not executed when the villa is in a continuous villa. According to this, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being easily estimated by performing the predetermined display in the so-called extended-villa state, and to attract the player's attention after the end of the first big hit. Note that the predetermined display may be executed at a small ratio such as 2% even during the extended holiday.

  Returning to FIG. 8-23, after executing the process of step 048AKS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform the predetermined display, that is, determines whether or not there is the predetermined display (step 048AKS016). If there is a predetermined display (step 048AKS016; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the predetermined display to be executed according to the set value according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-26 (step 048AKS017).

  FIG. 8-26 is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio for determining the type of the predetermined display to be executed. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 048AK, predetermined displays of types A to C are prepared in advance, a combination of decorative symbols of “344” is derived and displayed for type A, and a decorative symbol of “399” is displayed for type B. Are derived and displayed, and for type C, the combination of decorative patterns of “577” is derived and displayed. Then, it is suggested that the values are set higher in the order of type A <type B <type C. In this example, an example indicating which setting value is indicated is shown. For example, the setting value has been changed, an odd or even setting value has been set, and the lowest setting of “1” has been set. If the setting value is not a value, the suggestion may be different. Further, there may be a predetermined display of a type that is displayed only when the set value that is set is the high setting. The high setting may be, for example, a higher half setting value such as 4 to 6 out of 1 to 6 or a higher two setting value such as 5 and 6. Note that the set value 6, which is the highest set value, is referred to as the highest set value.

  Returning to FIG. 8-23, after executing the processing of step 048AKS017, the effect control CPU 120 determines the predetermined display (combination of the determined decorative symbols) of the type determined in step 048AKS017 as the final stop symbol (step 048AKS018). Subsequently, the previous flag is set to the on state (step 048AKS019), the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is incremented by 1 (step 048AKS020), and the non-reach loss stop symbol etc. determination processing ends. The count value provided in accordance with the type of the predetermined display is a count value provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. This is for counting the number of times displayed. In step 048AKS020, the count value corresponding to the predetermined display of the type determined as the final stop symbol is incremented by one. The count value is referred to in a final fluctuation effect setting process (see FIG. 8-27) described later, is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f), and is thereafter cleared.

  If it is determined in step 048AKS016 of FIG. 8-23 that there is no predetermined display (step 048AKS016; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a combination of the predetermined display and the decorative pattern serving as the look-ahead chance (other than the predetermined display). The reach combination is determined as the final stop symbol (step 048AKS021). As an example, in the process of step 048AKS021, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined left determined value previously stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thereby, the right determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium-fixed symbol to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the middle fixed decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined. It should be noted that, in order to prevent the combination of the decorative symbol that becomes the predetermined display and the prefetch chance eye, the decorative symbol constituting the predetermined display and the prefetch chance eye (the predetermined display or the like) is not selected from each fixed symbol determination table. Alternatively, when the combination of the decorative symbols is determined, if the combination of the decorative symbols matches the predetermined display or the like, the lottery may be performed again. Also, in the process of step 048AKS021, for example, when the state is not the probable change state, the same decorative pattern combination as the predetermined display may be displayed at a lower ratio than in the special state regardless of the set value. May be.

  After executing the process of step 048AKS021, the effect control CPU 120 clears the previous flag to the off state (step 048AKS022), and ends the non-reach loss stop symbol etc. determination process. As described above, when executing the prefetch chance, the prefetch chance is executed prior to the predetermined display. The look-ahead chance is executed irrespective of whether it is in the probable state or not, whereas the predetermined display is being controlled to the probable state and is executed only after the end of the first big hit game state (ie, It is not executed in the extended state). Further, while the pre-read chance is continuously displayed with a plurality of fluctuations, the predetermined display is not displayed continuously. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention during the probable change state, to make it easier for the player to recognize whether it is the prefetch chance or the predetermined display, and to improve the interest. Note that, even when the prefetch chance is displayed, the predetermined display may be prioritized in the case of a probable change state. In this case, if the final stop symbol after the predetermined display is displayed is set as the prefetch chance, the player may be confused. Eye execution may be restricted. Specifically, the execution of the prefetch chance may be restricted until the predetermined display is displayed five times. Further, the execution of the prefetch chance may be restricted from the time when the predetermined display is displayed five times until the time when the three changes are completed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by displaying the pre-reading chance consecutively to the predetermined display. Note that the extended cottage state is once controlled to the big hit gaming state, and then becomes the extended cottage state by setting a big hit again during the probable change state after the end (the extended cottage flag is set to the ON state). In addition, after the state of the extended cottage is established, the game is ended by performing the predetermined number of times of performing the variation control without performing the big hit again (the extended lounge flag is cleared to the off state).

  Returning to FIG. 8-22, when it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols constituting the reach combination is determined ( Step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left-right determined symbol, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, is extracted, and a predetermined left-right determined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers which are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the decoration pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random value for determining a medium-fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122, and by referring to a predetermined medium-fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like, Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the middle determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, in the case where the finalized decorative symbol is a big hit combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle finalized decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left finalized decorative symbol and the right finalized decorative symbol, an arbitrary value By adding or subtracting (for example, “1”) to or from the symbol number of the medium determined decorative symbol, the determined decorative symbol may be a reach combination instead of a jackpot combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle fixed decoration symbol, the difference (symbol difference) between the left fixed decoration symbol and the right fixed decoration symbol with the symbol number may be determined, and the middle fixed decoration symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” (big hit C or big hit F). It is determined whether the case is present), the case where the special figure display result is “small hit”, or the case other than these cases (step S525). When it is determined to be “spot” or “small hit” (step S525; Yes), the final decoration which becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “slip” or “small hit”, for example, an opening chance eye. The combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to a case where any one of the fluctuation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of the plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative patterns. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a chance eye updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the combination of the fixed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes may be determined.

  After executing any of the processes of step 048AKS010, step S524, and step S527, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the final change in the probable change state (step 048AKS031). In step 048AKS031, for example, when the probability change control is performed for 100 times of fluctuation after the end of the big hit game state, it is controlled to be in the probability change state and it is determined whether or not the 100th time of the fluctuation. If it is the final change (step 048AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs a final change effect setting process (step 048AKS032).

  FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart showing an example of the final fluctuation effect setting process performed in step 048AKS032 of FIG. 8-22. The final fluctuation effect setting process is a process performed when the probable change state ends without a big hit. In the final fluctuation effect setting processing, a setting for displaying the frequency of the displayed predetermined display for each type so as to be visible to the player, or a setting for visually displaying the number of pitches acquired during the extended play to the player is performed. Is In the final fluctuation effect setting process shown in FIG. 8-27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the extended holiday flag is set to the ON state, that is, whether or not the extended holiday is being performed (step 048AKS051).

  If it is not in a series, that is, if the series flag is off (step 048AKS051; No), the effect control CPU 120 sets the display of each count value provided according to the type of predetermined display (for each type). Is performed (step 048AKS052). In step 048AKS052, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f), setting is performed to display the appearance frequencies of types A to C in a bar graph. Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 clears each value of the count value provided according to the type of predetermined display to 0, and clears the value to 0 if the previous flag is on, and sets the acquired payout ball count value to 0. (Step 048AKS053), and then the final variation effect setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 048AKS051 that the extended play is being performed, that is, if the extended play flag is on (step 048AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of pitches acquired during the extended play. Setting (acquired payout display setting) is performed (step 048AKS054). It should be noted that the number of pitches acquired during the extended play (acquired payouts) starts counting by being controlled to the big hit game state, and when the extended play is not performed, is cleared in the above-described step 048AKS053. In this case, it is cleared in step 048AKS056 described later. That is, it is only necessary to continuously count the throwing balls acquired in the big hit gaming state during the period from when the consecutive-village flag is turned on to when it is turned off.

  After performing the processing of step 048AKS054, the effect control CPU 120 clears the extended-flag flag (step 048AKS055), and proceeds to the processing of step 048AKS053 described above.

  Returning to FIG. 8-22, when it is determined in step S525 that it is other than “probable” or “small hit” (any of the big hit A, big hit B, big hit D, or big hit E) (step S525; No), The combination of the final decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols that constitute the big hit combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot determined by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot determined symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table or the like, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Decide the decoration pattern. At this time, a different decorative symbol may be determined as a fixed decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is the jackpot A, the jackpot B, the jackpot D, or the jackpot E.

  After executing either the process of step S526 or the process of step 048AKS032, or when it is determined in step 048AKS031 that the final variation is not the final variation (step 048AKS031; No), the rendering control CPU 120 sets other rendering execution settings. Is performed (step S530). For example, at the start of the variable display or at a predetermined timing during execution, a sound effect (for example, an alarm sound, a chime sound, a siren sound, etc.) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect. By executing an effect in a predetermined mode including a part or all of the effects in which the flash lamp included in the lamp 9 and the like shines, it is immediately notified that the variable display result is a "big hit" (determinative). (Notification) may be performed. Alternatively, an effect of displaying a special effect image (premium image) corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit” may be executed as the fluctuating notice effect.

  As another example, in the process of step S530, regardless of the possibility that the variable display result may be a "big hit", for example, a setting for executing an effect in a predetermined mode for liveliness may be performed. More specifically, it is only required that an effect in a predetermined mode such as an effect in which a predetermined lamp included in the game effect lamp 9 shines, or an effect in which a predetermined effect image serving as a mini character is displayed, can be executed.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects any of a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns prepared corresponding to, for example, a fluctuation pattern designated by a fluctuation pattern designation command, and sets the selected pattern as a use pattern. After executing the processing of step S531, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set, for example, in accordance with the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command (step S532). Subsequently, a setting for starting a change of a decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the special figure fluctuation effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, What is necessary is just to start the change of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 8-28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a rendering operation when predetermined display or count value display for each type is performed. The illustrated example shows an example in which the predetermined display of the type A is executed, not in the series. In addition, it is in the probable change state, and the probable change control is performed until the fluctuation is performed 100 times after the big hit game state ends. The fluctuation is started as shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 8-28 (a) is the 99th variation after the end of the big hit game state. If it is determined that the predetermined display is to be executed in the variation, and if the type is the type A, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (b), a combination of decorative symbols of “344” (determined in step 048AKS018 of FIG. (Combination of decorated patterns) is derived and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (c), the 100th variation, that is, the final variation in the probable variation state is started, and as shown in FIG. 8-28 (c), the loss pattern (step 048AKS021 in FIG. The determined combination of decorative symbols) is derived and displayed. This ends the probable change state. At the end of the probable change state, after the end of the final change, a message indicating that (a message indicating the end of the ST mode that is the probable change state) is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f), the count value for each type set in the process of step 048AKS052 in FIG. 8-27 is displayed (displayed as a graph for each type), and the normal state in the normal state is displayed. Mode.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-8 to FIG. Irrespective of the above, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set as a common numerical value range of the big hit determination value. Then, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), from 1238, according to each set value The range up to the set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. That is, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any one of 2 to 6, the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value are set as 1020 of the hit determination value as the big hit reference value. Since it is set so as to be a continuous numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot game state, when the value of the random number value MR1 is from 1020 to the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value Since it is only necessary to determine whether or not the value is within the numerical range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to an advantageous state.

  In particular, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set at one place with reference to 1020 within the range of 0 to 65535, so that the numerical range of the advantageous state determination value is plural. There is no need to execute a plurality of determinations as to whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range of the big hit determination value (whether or not to control to the big hit game state), as compared with the case where it is provided. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to an advantageous state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time saving state, or the probable change state, Since the common numerical range and the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value are set to be a continuous numerical range with 1020 being a big hit reference value, when determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, Indicates whether the value of the random number value MR1 is within a numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range according to the normal state and the time saving state, and Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is within the range up to the maximum value, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, the numerical value of the small hit determination value depends on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. The number of judgment values included in the range is different (the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the second special figure display result The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the judgment table is about 655, which is about double), while the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). Is set. For this reason, when determining whether or not to control the small hitting game state, the value of the random number value MR1 ranges from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the fluctuation special map. Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not it is within the range, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state can be reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, in the display result determination table, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since the set value is set to a numerical range (32767-33094 or 32767-33421) different from the numerical range of the jackpot determination value when the set value is 6, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state It is sufficient to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range corresponding to each set value, and it is controlled to the small hitting game state. When determining whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the small hit determination value according to the fluctuation special map, the CPU 103 But It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to control the processing load and Koatari gaming state to determine whether or not to control the game status.

  Further, the RAM 102 in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment can store the set values set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Then, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 18, the CPU 103 in the characteristic unit 048AK of the present embodiment stores the variable display in the RAM 102 every time the variable display is started (every time the variable display result of the variable display to be started is determined). The set value is read out, and a common numerical value range and a non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value corresponding to the read out set value are set (display result determination table according to the set value is set), and the big hit game state is set. It is determined whether to control. That is, the CPU 103 reads the set value from the RAM 102 every time the variable display is executed, and sets the display result determination table according to the read set value. It is possible to prevent the display result from being determined.

  Note that, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the setting value is read from the RAM 102 every time the variable display is executed, and the display result determination table according to the read setting value is set. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts up, the CPU 103 may read out the set values from the RAM 102 and set the display result determination table according to the read out set values. . When setting the display result determination table according to the set value read from the RAM 102 at the time when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the setting is performed during the period until the power interruption occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1. All the variable display results may be determined using the display result determination table.

  Further, the CPU 103 reads the set value stored in the RAM 102 every time the variable display is started (every time the variable display result of the variable display to be started is determined), and reads the read set value and the previous variable display result. In order to determine, the setting value read from the RAM 102 (determined used setting value) is compared, and as a result of the comparison, if the setting value read from the RAM 102 this time does not match the determined used setting value, Since the error notification is performed by the image displayed on the display device 5, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate variable display result from being determined due to an inappropriate setting value being read. Further, it is possible not only to more accurately specify that an inappropriate setting value is set in the RAM 102, but also to make the surroundings of the gaming machine recognize that the setting value set in the RAM 102 is abnormal. Therefore, a clerk at a game hall or the like can quickly deal with an abnormal set value.

  In the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the mode in which the setting value stored in the RAM 102 is compared with the determined used setting value each time the variable display is executed has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the set value stored in the RAM 102 and the determined used set value may be executed a predetermined number of times of variable display or based on the elapse of a predetermined time.

  Further, the CPU 103 compares the setting value read from the RAM 102 with the previously used setting value. If the setting value read from the RAM 102 does not match the determined used setting value as a result of the comparison, the effect An error designation command is transmitted to the control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 displays the notification image 207SG005M4 on the image display device 5 based on the reception of the error designation command from the CPU 103. It is possible to more reliably prevent an inappropriate variable display result from being determined by being read.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-17 to FIG. 8-19, the CPU 103 uses a variable display result determination module common to the execution of the random number value determination at the time of winning and the execution of the special symbol normal processing. Since the display result is determined, a part of the processing can be shared between the execution of the winning random number determination and the execution of the special symbol normal processing, and the processing load on the CPU 103 can be reduced.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, if the fluctuation special figure is the same, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the small hit Although the numerical range of the judgment value is the same, the CPU 103 sets the numerical range of the small hit judgment value according to the set value read from the RAM 102 when performing the variable display (to the set value read from the RAM 102). (A display result determination table is set according to this.) Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state. Further, as in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, the RAM 102 When setting the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value according to the set value read from the RAM 102, the display result judgment corresponding to the set value read from the RAM 102 is performed. Since it is possible to share the processing for setting the Buru, it can also reduce the capacity of the processing program.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, when 1 (the setting value with the lowest jackpot probability) is set as the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set. Is not set, and if 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state only for the common numerical range as the numerical range of the big hit determination value. Therefore, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to the big hit game state can be reduced.

  Note that, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, an example in which the big hit reference value is set to the lowest value of the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit reference value may be set to the maximum value of the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. That is, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the present embodiment, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to be continuous from the maximum value of the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value may be set to be continuous from the minimum value of the common numerical range of the big hit determination value.

  Also, in the characteristic part 048AK of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, an example in which the small hit reference value is set to the lowest value of the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small hit reference value may be set to the maximum value of the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value.

  In the characteristic unit 048AK, a combination of some decorative symbols among the fixed decorative symbols of the non-reach combination is displayed at a different ratio according to the set value as a predetermined display during the control to the probable change state. I do. Further, in addition to the predetermined display, the prefetch chances composed of the fixed decorative symbols of the non-reach combinations are also displayed as the variable display results, so that the effect variations can be increased and the gaming interest can be improved. Further, the prefetch chances may be displayed at different rates according to the set values. According to this, since the variable display result during the control in the probable change state suggests which set value is set, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, the probability change state is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the big hit game state is ended, or the big hit game state is set before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. finish. That is, if the big hit gaming state is not again established, the certain change state continues until at least a predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Therefore, even when the game is controlled to the probable change state and becomes the normal state without being controlled to the big hit game state again, the predetermined display is displayed, thereby preventing a decrease in the game entertainment.

  Also, the characteristic unit 048AK displays different types of predetermined displays at different ratios according to the set values of the types A to C. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which type of predetermined display is displayed.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK, the confirmed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination constituting the prefetch chance eye is a combination of a different symbol from the confirmed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination constituting the predetermined display. Therefore, it is possible to differentiate between the pre-reading effect and the setting suggestion effect, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being confused with the announcement effect of the jackpot expectation degree. Further, while the prefetch chances can be displayed continuously over a plurality of fluctuations, the predetermined display is restricted so as not to be displayed continuously. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the predetermined display from being continuously displayed and being confused with the pre-reading notice exercise.

  Also, the characteristic portion 048AK displays the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display at the timing of being controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the probable change state, so that the frequency at which the predetermined display is performed can be reduced. People can recognize. According to this, the frequency at which the predetermined result is displayed can be confirmed by the player, and the setting value can be easily predicted. Also, the display of the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display is performed when the extended-flag is turned off, that is, at a timing when the normal state is established without once again being a big hit after being controlled to the probable change state. Only done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being easily estimated by displaying the count value at the time of consecutive holidays. On the other hand, in the case of the extended play, instead of displaying the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display, the number of pitches acquired during the extended play is displayed at the timing when the normal state is set. . According to this, the acquired payouts in the consecutive villas are displayed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(Modification of the characteristic part 048AK)
As shown in FIGS. 8-8 to 8-11, the characteristic portion 048AK sets the numerical range of the small hit determination value (common numerical range of the small hit determination value) to the large hit determination value regardless of the game state or the set value. Is provided in a different range that is not continuous with the numerical range of, but the present invention is not limited to this range. As a modified example, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (A) and FIG. 8-29 (B), Regardless of the state or the set value, the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value may be provided continuously.

  When the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value (common numerical range of the small hit determination value) are continuously provided in this manner, the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value is increased. By shifting the reference value of the small hit determination value accordingly, the numerical range of the small hit determination value may be changed while maintaining the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value.

  Specifically, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (A), when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1020 to 1237. And the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value is set to 1238 to 1565 (1238 is a reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value. When the set value is 2, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1238 to 1253 so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1237). The common numerical range is set to 1254 to 1581 (1254 is a reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value. When the set value is 3, the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value is set to 1238 to 1272 so as to be continuous with the common numerical range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1237), and the small hit determination value is set. The common numerical value range is set to 1273 to 1600 (1273 is a reference value of the small hitting value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determining value. Thereafter, even when the set value is 4 to 6, the common numerical range of the small hit determination value may be set in the same manner.

  When the game state is the probable change state, as shown in FIG. 8-29 (B), when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1021 to 1346, and the small hit determination is made. The common numerical value range of the value is shifted by the increased value of the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value from the normal state or the time saving state, and is set to 1347 to 1674 (1347 is the small hit value. To the reference value). When the set value is 2, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1347 to 1383 so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346). The common numerical value range is set to 1384 to 1711 (1384 is a reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value. When the set value is 3, the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value is set to 1347 to 1429 so as to be continuous with the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value (1020 to 1346). The common numerical range is set to 1430 to 1775 (1430 is a reference value of the small hit determination value) so as to be continuous with the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value. Thereafter, even when the set value is 4 to 6, the common numerical range of the small hit determination value may be set in the same manner.

  As shown in FIG. 8-30, as a mode of setting the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value (common numerical range of the small hit determination value) in this way, The numerical range of the small hit determination value is set in the range of 65308 to 65535 (the range of the rear end of the numerical value that the hit determination value can take), and the large hit determination value is set so as to be continuous with the numerical range of the small hit determination value. A common numerical value range (64990 to 65207) may be set. Further, in this case, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set so as to be continuous with the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value, and the minimum value of the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is made different according to the set value. The jackpot probability may be changed according to the set value.

  When setting the numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value as shown in FIG. 8-30, when judging the variable display result, the CPU 103 first sets the value of the random number value MR1. Is greater than or equal to the minimum value of the jackpot determination value (64990 in the case of the setting value 1, 64974 in the setting value 2 and 64954 in the setting value 3 in the example shown in FIG. 8-54). When it is determined that the value of the numerical value MR1 is equal to or greater than the minimum value of the big hit determination value, the value is further varied by determining whether or not the random number value MR1 is equal to or greater than 65208 which is the reference value of the small hit determination value. It may be determined whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit. By performing the variable display determination in this way, the variable display result is determined without performing both the determination as to whether the variable display result is a big hit and the determination as to whether the variable display result is a small hit. Therefore, the processing load on the CPU 103 for determining the variable display result can be reduced.

  As described above, in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-30, the numerical range of the big hit determination value and the numerical range of the small hit determination value (the big hit determination value is set when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to 1). The common numerical range of the common hit range and the small hit judgment value, and the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value and the non-common numerical range and the small hit judgment value when the pachinko gaming machine 1 has 2 to 6 set as the set values. The common numerical range is set as a continuous numerical range from 1020 which is the reference value of the big hit determination value, and the numerical range of the small hit determination value is determined as the big hit determination regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set so as to include the same number of judgment values in a continuous range from the numerical value range of the value. For this reason, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of 1020 and the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hit determination value according to the set value, thereby determining the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Can be determined. Further, when it is determined that the control is performed to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is equal to or more than the minimum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the set value. Since the CPU 103 can determine whether to control the state to the small hitting game state, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control to the big hitting gaming state and the determination whether to control to the small hitting gaming state. Can be reduced.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the gaming state is controlled to the probable change state by the CPU 103, the jackpot determination value increases as a continuous numerical range from 1020 which is the jackpot reference value, and the increased jackpot determination value increases. Since the numerical range of the small hit determination value is shifted according to the numerical range of the large hit determination value, the CPU 103 determines whether or not to control the big hit game state within the numerical range in which the number of the big hit determination values is increased, or enters the small hit game state. Since it is sufficient to determine whether or not to control, the processing load of the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state and the processing load for determining whether or not to control to the small hitting gaming state are reduced. be able to.

  Also, in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-30, if the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, since the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value is not set, Since the CPU 103 only needs to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state only for the common numerical value range of the big hit determination value, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state is reduced. can do.

  In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-29 and 8-30, the mode in which the numerical range of the small hit determination value is set so as to be continuous with the maximum value of the numerical range of the big hit determination value has been described. However, the numerical range of the small hit determination value may be set to be continuous with the minimum value of the numerical range of the big hit determination value.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 048AK of the above-described embodiment, an example in which the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value are continuously set is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 8-31 and FIG. 8-32, the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value may be set to different numerical value ranges.

  When the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit determination value are set to different numerical ranges in this way, as shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the numerical range of the small hit determination value ( The non-common numerical range (the value included in the non-common numerical value range) is different from the common numerical value range of the big hits determining value, and is different from the common numerical value range of the big hit determining value. In a numerical range different from the numerical range having the largest number of values, a numerical range that is continuous from the reference value of the small hit determination value (32767 to 33094 in FIG. 8-31, 32767 to 33421 in FIG. 8-32) The reference value of the small hit determination value may be set to 32767).

  In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the reference value of the small hit determination value is common according to the fluctuation special map, while the determination value included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value. Although the number is exemplified as being different, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the reference value of the small hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value regardless of the fluctuation special figure. And may be the same.

  As described above, in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is set to a range of 1020 to 1237 using 1020 as a reference value regardless of the set value. I have. Also, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2 to 6, a numerical value different from the common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value and the numerical value range of the small hit judgment value (common numerical value range of the small hit judgment value). In the range, the range according to the set value using 60000 as a reference value (60000 to 60016 if set value 2, 60000 to 60035 if set value 3 ... 60000 to 60109 if set value 6) is a big hit It is set as a non-common numerical range of the judgment value. For this reason, in the development environment of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot probability can be made different only by changing the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value according to the change of the set value. The load can be reduced. Further, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 for determining whether to control to the big hit gaming state and to determine whether to control to the small hitting gaming state.

  In particular, the CPU 103 can determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state using the same value of 60000, which is the same value, as a reference value regardless of the set value in the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether to control the game state.

  Also, in the forms shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, similarly to the above-described feature part 048AK, when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set. Is not set, the CPU 103 only needs to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state only for the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The processing load to be performed can be reduced.

  In addition, in the forms shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the numerical range of the small hit determination value (the common numerical range of the small hit determination value) is the common numerical range of the big hit determination value regardless of the set value. In the numerical value range different from the non-common numerical value range, a continuous numerical value range (32767 to 33094) is set using 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). That is, the numerical value range of the small hit determination value includes the same number of set values irrespective of the set value, so that the CPU 103 has the same value regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state using 32767 as the small hitting reference value, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 for determining whether or not to control the small hitting gaming state.

  In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, while the pachinko game is performed. When 1 is set as the set value in the machine 1, the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is not set, and when a value of 2 or more is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value according to each set value is set. Although the form in which the non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is set has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when 1 is set as the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the non-common jackpot determination value is not changed. A common numerical range may be set. In addition, even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to 1 as the set value, when the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set, for example, the reference may be set in the same manner as in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32. A range from the value 1238 to a value corresponding to each set value may be set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value when the set value is set to 1 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be the smallest, and as the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 increases, the jackpot determination value increases. By expanding the non-common numerical range of, the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state may be changed according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the forms shown in FIGS. 8-55 and 8-56, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the range of 32767 to 33094 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, the range of 32767 to 33421 is set to the common numerical range of the small hit determination value. That is, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is set as a continuous numerical range based on the same value, although the number of determination values included in the variation special map is different. Since it is possible to determine whether or not to control the small hitting game state using the same value 32767 as the reference value in the case of the first special figure and the second special figure, it is determined whether the CPU 103 controls the small hitting game state. It is possible to reduce the processing load for determining whether or not to perform the determination.

  In the embodiments shown in FIGS. 8-31 and 8-32, an example in which the reference value of the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value is set as the lowest value of the non-common numerical range has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the reference value of the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value may be set as the maximum value of the non-common numerical range.

  Further, in the characteristic part 048AK of the above embodiment, the CPU 103 determines that the value of the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result that can take a value in the range of 0 to 65535 is within the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value or the non-common value. It is determined whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state based on whether or not the value is within a numerical range, and whether or not the value of the random number value MR1 is within a common numerical range of the small hit determination value. Although the form in which it is determined whether or not to control the small hitting game state based on the above is exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. The CPU 103 may determine the big hitting game state by a method other than that shown in the characteristic portion 048AK. It may be determined whether or not to control to the small hitting game state. For example, an operation may be performed on the value of the random number value MR1, and it may be determined whether or not to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state based on the value of the operation result. Further, an operation is performed on the value of the random number value MR1, and based on whether or not the value of the operation result exceeds a predetermined value (for example, 65535 which is the maximum value of the hit determination value), a big hit game state or a small hit game is performed. It may be determined whether to control the state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability change control is always performed after the end of the big hit game state, and the predetermined number (100 times) of the special figure game is ended, or the next big hit game state is started. Although the example in which the one end condition is continued until the first one is satisfied has been described, for example, the probability change control may be continued until the next big hit game state is started (a predetermined number of times (100 times). The termination of the special map game in ()) may not be used as the termination condition of the probability change control.) In such a case, a jackpot type (non-probable variable jackpot type) that is not controlled to the probable change state after the end of the jackpot game state is prepared, and a predetermined number of special figure games are ended after the end of the non-probable change jackpot game state. The associative state may be terminated at the timing when the time-saving control that is controlled until is completed. In such a gaming machine, the predetermined display may be able to be displayed even during the control in the time saving state in addition to the probability change state.

  Further, in such a gaming machine, although the probable change state continues until the next big hit game state is started, it may take a long time before the variable display result becomes a big hit (so-called during a solitary game). Humming state). Therefore, for example, when the number of game balls that have won the variable winning ball device 6B becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number, it is determined that the game has entered the humble state during the extended play, and a setting suggestion effect is performed according to the set value. Is also good. Further, a launch sensor may be provided, and it may be determined that the game has entered the hiding state during the extended stay when the number of launched game balls has exceeded a predetermined number, and a setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the set value. Further, an out sensor is provided at an out mouth into which a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings is taken in, and it is determined that the state has entered the rehabilitation state in the extended game when the number of out balls has exceeded a predetermined number. A setting suggestion effect may be performed according to the set value. According to this, it is possible to improve the entertainment interest in the so-called extended state in the extended state, and to promote the firing. In the setting suggestion effect, for example, a sound may be output, a specific character may be displayed, or both may be performed according to the set value.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, after a message indicating the end of the ST mode, which is in the probable change state, is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-28 (e), a predetermined display as it is as shown in FIG. 8-28 (f). Although the example in which the count value provided according to the type is displayed in the form of a graph for each type is shown, this is an example. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (e), after a message indicating the end of the ST mode which is the probable change state is displayed, the player is prompted to operate the push button 31B (for example, a message display such as pressing a button). Or display of a button image), and a count value provided according to a predetermined display type may be displayed based on the detection of the player's operation on the push button 31B by the push sensor 35B. Good. According to this, the effect can be executed according to the preference of the player. In addition, when the operation by the player is not detected, the count value provided according to the type of the predetermined display need not be displayed.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 049AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 049AK of the present embodiment will be described. For the sake of simplicity of explanation, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 049AK, similarly to the characteristic portion 048AK, once a big hit occurs, 100% certainty control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Shall be That is, it is assumed that the big hit types “big hit A” to “big hit F” shown in FIG. 8-12 are prepared as the big hit types, similarly to the feature part 048AK. In the pachinko gaming machine in the characteristic portion 049AK, only the time saving control is executed on one or both of the first special figure and the second special figure after the end of the big hit game state, and the state shifts to the low-precision high base state. A big hit type of the big hit G (also referred to as a non-probable big hit) or a big hit type of the big hit H in which the positive change control continues until the next big hit (that is, does not end depending on the number of times) may be set. Further, there may be a big hit type in which neither the high-accuracy control nor the time-saving control is executed after the big hit game ends. In the characteristic portion 049AK, when the gaming state is the normal state, the state is controlled to one of a plurality of types of effect modes as an effect state provided internally for performing a lottery relating to the execution of the setting suggestion effect. . The effect mode in the characteristic portion 049AK is, for example, one in which a background image to be displayed is different depending on the effect mode being controlled so that the effect mode is controlled by the player, an output sound or a lamp. It is not recognizable to the player which of the production modes is controlled by different lighting patterns depending on the production mode that is being controlled. Is an unrecognizable internal state. In the characteristic part 049AK in this embodiment, only one of the plurality of effect modes is controlled as the effect state only when the game state is the normal state, and is not controlled in any of the effect modes in the probable change state. ing.

  FIG. 9-1 (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect mode determination process executed by the characteristic unit 049AK. The effect mode determination process is a process of determining an effect mode to be controlled (shifted) when the next control is performed in the normal state (a process of determining an effect mode in the next normal state), and is performed in step S173 of FIG. This processing is executed when it is determined that an effect control command designating the start of the big hit gaming state in the special figure hit wait processing has been received. The effect mode refers to an effect state, and three types of effect modes such as mode A, mode B, and mode C are prepared in the characteristic portion 049AK. In the characteristic part 049AK, even when a common setting suggestion effect is performed, the content of the suggestion differs depending on which effect mode is controlled. Further, in the characteristic part 049AK, the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect differs depending on which effect mode is controlled.

  When the effect mode determination process shown in FIG. 9A is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current game state is the normal state (049AKS001). In the normal state (step 049AKS001; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 identifies the current effect mode by checking the effect mode storage buffer shown in FIG. 9-1 (B) (step 049AKS002). The effect mode storage buffer is a buffer for storing the current effect mode and the next effect mode, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 in advance. In an initial state, “mode A” is stored as the current effect mode. ing.

  After executing the process of step 049AKS002, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect mode in the next normal state (next effect mode) in accordance with the determination ratios shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C (step 049AKS003). ) And the next effect mode in the effect mode storage buffer shown in FIG. Specifically, when the current production mode specified in step 049AKS002 is “mode A”, the next production mode is set according to the set value and according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. To determine. When the specified current production mode is “mode B”, the next production mode is determined in accordance with the set value and the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9B. When the specified current production mode is “mode C”, the next production mode is determined according to the set value and in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  In the characteristic portion 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested in the setting suggestion effect executed when the control is performed is higher in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. In the characteristic portion 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the more the set value is an even set value and the higher the set value (set value “4” or “6”), the more “mode A” The determined ratio is set so as to make it easier to shift to “mode C”. In the characteristic portion 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9B, the determination ratio is set so as not to shift from “mode B” to “mode A”. Further, in the characteristic portion 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9C, as the even set value and the highest set value (set value “6”) are set, “mode C” is changed to “mode C”. The determined ratio is set so as to make it easier to shift to “B”.

  Returning to FIG. 9-1 (A), after executing the processing of step 049AKS003, or when it is determined in step 049AKS001 that the state is not the normal state (it is a positive change state) (step 049AKS001; No), the effect control CPU 120 The effect mode determination processing ends. It is to be noted that the production mode determination processing is terminated as it is in the case of the probable change state because the production mode in the next normal state is already determined at the timing when the big hit from the normal state (the first big hit in the extended state). This is because they are stored in the effect mode storage buffer.

  FIG. 9C is a flowchart illustrating an example of the setting suggestion effect process executed by the characteristic unit 049AK. The setting suggestion effect process is a process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 in FIG. 7, and is a process of executing a setting suggestion effect as an ending effect. In the characteristic portion 049AK, as described above, the ratio at which the setting suggestion effect is executed differs depending on which effect mode is controlled, and even when a common setting suggestion effect is performed, The content to suggest differs depending on which production mode is controlled. When the setting suggestion effect process shown in FIG. 9C is started, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the current effect mode (step 049AKS011). For example, a case where the current effect mode is “mode A” and the next effect mode is “mode C” will be described as an example. In step 049AKS011, “mode A” is specified as the current effect mode.

  After executing the process of step 049AKS011, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to perform the setting suggestion effect according to the determined effect mode in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-4. In the characteristic portion 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9-4, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect increases in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. Returning to FIG. 9C, after executing the process of step 049AKS012, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the setting suggestion effect, that is, determines whether or not there is a setting suggestion effect execution (step 049AKS013). When the setting suggestion effect is not executed (step 049AKS013; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the setting suggestion effect process as it is.

  On the other hand, when the setting suggestion effect is executed, that is, when there is an execution (step 049AKS013; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the setting suggestion execution tables shown in FIGS. 9-5 (A) to (C). Is set according to the effect mode specified in step 049AKS011, and the type of setting suggestive effect to be executed is determined according to the set value (step 049AKS014).

  FIGS. 9A to 9C are diagrams illustrating a configuration example of a setting suggestion execution table. As shown in the figure, in the characteristic portion 049AK, a setting suggestion effect is executed by lighting a lamp provided on the game board 2 to one of “white”, “blue”, and “red”. The lamp is configured to include an LED. FIG. 9A is a setting suggestion execution table that is set when the current effect mode specified in step 049AKS002 is “mode A”. As illustrated, in the setting suggestion execution table illustrated in FIG. 9A, the determination ratio is set to indicate that the setting is high when “red” is lit. FIG. 9-5 (B) is a setting suggestion execution table that is set when the current effect mode specified in step 049AKS002 is “mode B”. As shown in the figure, in the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9B, when "white" is lit, the ratio of odd setting values is high, and "blue" is lit. Is performed, the ratio set to the even set value is high, and when "red" is lit, the determination ratio is set to indicate that the setting is high. FIG. 9-5 (C) is a setting suggestion execution table that is set when the current effect mode specified in step 049AKS002 is “mode C”. As shown in the figure, the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9-5 (C) steadily notifies that the setting value is an odd number when "white" is lit, and the "blue" When the lighting is performed, the setting ratio is set so as to definitely notify that the setting value is set to an even number, and when the “red” lighting is performed, it indicates that the setting is high. Have been. That is, in the characteristic portion 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested in the setting suggestion effect executed when the control is performed is higher in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A.

  As described above, in the characteristic portion 049AK, the “blue” lighting is performed in the “mode B”, and the “blue” lighting is performed in the “mode C”. In both cases where the setting suggestion effect is performed, and both are common setting suggestion effects such as turning on “blue”, while one suggests that the ratio of even setting values is high, The other side definitely reports that it is an even set value. That is, when the setting suggestion effect of lighting “blue” is executed, there are cases where it is determined that the setting value is an even number, and cases where it is not. In this way, even in the case of a common setting suggestion effect, the content of the suggestion can be made different depending on which one of the plurality of effect modes is in effect. Can be done. Further, although a common setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of which of the plurality of effect modes, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the set effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variations related to the setting suggestion effect and to improve the game entertainment.

  Returning to FIG. 9C, after executing the process of step 049AKS014, the effect control CPU 120 executes the determined type of setting suggestion effect (step 049AKS015), and ends the setting suggestion effect process. The executed setting suggestion effect may be ended, for example, at the timing when the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0” in the ending effect process in step S177.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 049AK, similar to the characteristic portion 048AK, a predetermined number (100 times) of the special figure game is executed after the big hit game state ends, or before the special number game is executed the predetermined number of times. The gaming state is controlled to the stable change state until one of the conditions of the big hitting gaming state is satisfied. In the characteristic portion 049AK, after the special hit game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probable change state ends, and at the timing when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the normal state is entered. It is possible to execute a mode suggestion effect that suggests to the player which of the effect modes to be shifted when controlled.

  FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the characteristic unit 049AK. The execution setting of the mode suggestion effect is performed in the variable display start setting process. The variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-6 is different from the variable display start setting process (see FIG. 8-22) executed by the characteristic unit 048AK in that the characteristic unit 048AK executes step 048AKS010. On the other hand, the characteristic unit 049AK executes the process of step S523. The characteristic unit 048AK executes the process of step 048AKS032, while the characteristic unit 049AK executes the process of step 049AKS021. The other processing is the same as the variable display start setting processing shown in FIGS.

  If it is determined in step S522 shown in FIG. 9-6 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the final decorative symbol combination that constitutes the non-reach combination. Is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined value stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right determined symbol which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thereby, the right determined decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium-fixed symbol to be updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium-fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the middle fixed decoration symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decoration symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decoration symbols is determined. In the process of step S523, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination serving as a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the variable symbol preview is being executed.

  Then, in step 048AKS031, when it is determined that the state is controlled to the probable change state and the final fluctuation is in the probable change state (step 048AKS031; Yes), the execution setting of the mode suggestion effect indicating the effect mode controlled in the next normal state is set. A mode suggestion effect setting process to be performed is executed (step 049AKS021). As a result, the mode suggestion effect is executed in the final change in the probable change state. As described above, by executing the mode suggestion effect, the player can be predicted which of the effect modes is being controlled, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. Note that the mode suggestion effect is not limited to the final change in the probable change state, but is executed, for example, in the wait state per special figure in step S173 in FIG. May be. According to this, it is possible to execute the mode suggestion effect at the timing after the final change in the probability change state, and it is possible to suggest the effect mode at a timing closer to returning to the normal state from the probability change state.

  FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart showing an example of the mode suggestion effect setting process executed in step 049AKS021 of FIG. 9-6. In the mode suggestion effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-6, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the next effect mode by checking the effect mode storage buffer (step 049AKS031). For example, a case where the current effect mode is “mode A” and the next effect mode is “mode C” will be described as an example. In step 049AKS031, “mode C” is specified as the next effect mode.

  After executing the process of step 049AKS031, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the mode suggestion effect to be executed according to the determined effect mode and in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-8 (step 049AKS032). As shown in FIG. 9-8, in the characteristic portion 049AK, a mode suggesting effect of “suggest A” indicating that the next mode (the effect mode to be shifted when controlled to the normal state) is “mode A”. There is a mode suggestion effect of "Suggestion B" suggesting that it is "Mode B" and a mode suggestion effect of "Suggestion C" suggesting that it is "Mode C". When the mode suggestion effect is executed, the determination ratio is set so as to definitively notify that the next mode is “mode B” or “mode C”, that is, not “mode A”. As described above, in the characteristic portion 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested in the setting suggestion effect executed when the control is performed is higher in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. For this reason, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that the mode suggestion effect of the type of “suggestion C” is executed. The mode suggestion effect in the characteristic portion 049AK may be, for example, by displaying any one of the characters A to C on the image display device 5 to indicate the modes A to C as the next mode. In addition, for example, an image is displayed in “Suggestion A”, a lamp is lit in a predetermined color in “Suggestion B”, and a sound is output in “Suggestion C”. May be performed.

  Returning to FIG. 9-7, after executing the process of step 049AKS032, the effect control CPU 120 updates the contents of the effect mode storage buffer (step 049AKS033), and ends the mode suggestive effect setting process. In the process of step 049AKS033, the content stored as the next effect mode is updated as the current effect mode. For example, when the current production mode is “mode A” and the next production mode is “mode C”, “mode C” is shifted to the current production mode. As a result, the effect mode stored in the current effect mode of the effect mode storage buffer is controlled to the effect mode at the timing when the probability change state ends and the normal state is reached. For example, in the waiting process per special figure in step S173 of FIG. 7, when the final change in the probable change state and the change is lost, the effect of the contents stored in the current effect mode of the effect mode storage buffer is rendered. The setting for shifting to the mode may be made.

  FIG. 9-9 is a timing chart showing transition between the gaming state and the effect state. Here, an example will be described in which the current effect mode is “mode A” and the next effect mode is determined as “mode C”. It is assumed that the gaming state up to the illustrated big hit 1 is a normal state. When the current production mode is controlled to "mode A" and a big hit occurs (big hit 1 shown), the production mode determination processing shown in FIG. 9-1 (A) is executed, and as shown in FIG. 9-9. Next, the effect mode (next mode) in the next normal state is determined (in this example, mode C is determined). Then, the game is controlled to the big hit game state of big hit 1 and, when the ending of big hit 1 is reached, the setting suggestion effect processing shown in FIG. 9-3 is executed, and FIG. It is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed at the indicated ratio. When the setting suggestion effect is to be executed, the setting suggestion effect is performed based on the set value according to the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. Is As shown in FIG. 9-9, after the end of the big hit game state of big hit 1, the game state is controlled to the certain change state. In addition, the probability change state is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times) after the big hit game state ends, or the big hit game state is set before the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. Although the game is ended, the illustrated example shows a case where the game is ended by executing 100 special figure games.

  Subsequently, when the final variation of the probable variation state is reached, a mode suggestion effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-7 is executed, and based on the next mode (mode C) determined when the big hit becomes 1, control is performed in the next normal state. In addition to executing the mode suggesting effect indicating the effect mode to be performed, the next mode is updated to the current mode (mode C is set to the current mode). Thereby, the effect mode in the case where the setting suggestion effect is executed next is suggested, so that the player's attention can be attracted. In addition, when the suggestion (suggestion C) for the effect mode C is performed, since the reliability of the setting suggestion effect executed thereafter is high, the setting suggestion effect executed at the end timing of the subsequent jackpot game state. Can encourage the player's expectation of confirming the content suggested in the above, and can promote the operation.

  Note that, as described above, the effect mode controlled in the characteristic portion 049AK cannot be recognized by the player. Therefore, the player predicts the next controlled effect mode by executing the mode suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 9-2 (A), the more the set value is an even number and the higher the set value (set value “4” or “6”), the more the mode is changed from “mode A” to “mode C”. The decision ratio is set to facilitate the transition. Therefore, if the mode suggestion effect executed last time is the suggestion (suggestion A) corresponding to mode A, and the mode suggestion effect executed this time is the suggestion (suggestion C) corresponding to mode C, the player is notified. It can be expected that the mode A has shifted to the mode C. In this case, since the player expects the set value to be “4” or “6”, it is suggested that the setting is high in the setting suggestion effect executed at the end timing of the big hit gaming state thereafter. Of the player who wants to check the game, and the operation can be promoted. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, since the determined ratio is set so as not to shift from “Mode B” to “Mode A”, the executed mode suggestion effect corresponds to Mode B. In the case of the suggestion (suggestion B), the effect mode to be shifted to next is the effect mode C in which the content indicated in the setting suggestion effect executed when the control is performed is highly reliable. A certain feeling of expectation can be given to the player, and the operation can be promoted until the next big hit gaming state. Further, in the characteristic portion 049AK, as shown in FIG. 9C, as the even set value and the highest set value (set value “6”) are set, “mode C” is changed to “mode C”. The determined ratio is set so as to make it easier to shift to “B”. Therefore, when the mode suggestion effect executed last time is the suggestion (suggestion C) corresponding to the mode C and the mode suggestion effect executed this time is the suggestion (suggestion B) corresponding to the mode B, the player is notified. It can be expected that the mode has shifted from mode C to mode B. In this case, since the player expects the highest setting value, it is suggested that the setting is high in the setting suggestion effect performed at the end timing of the subsequent big hitting game state, and the setting value may be the highest setting value. The player's expectation that he wants to confirm that the game is high, and the operation can be promoted.

  Returning to FIG. 9-9, when the final change of the probable change state ends, the game state is set to the normal state, and the state is controlled to the effect mode (mode C) determined when the big hit becomes 1. Then, when the big hit again occurs (big hit 2 shown in the figure), the effect mode (next mode) in the next normal state is determined, and in the ending of the big hit 2, corresponding to mode C which is the present effect state in FIG. It is determined whether or not the setting suggestion effect is to be executed at the ratio shown in FIG. 4, and in the case of execution, the setting suggestion effect is based on the set setting value according to the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. Is performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 049AK of the present embodiment, it is possible to control any of a plurality of effect modes as an effect state provided internally for performing a lottery relating to execution of a setting suggestion effect. It is. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-5, the setting suggestion effect in which “blue” lighting is performed in “mode B” is performed, and “blue” lighting is performed in “mode C”. Is a common setting suggestion effect, such as turning on “blue”, but one of them suggests that the ratio of even setting values is high. On the other hand, the other side definitively reports that the set value is an even number. Therefore, even when a common setting suggestion effect is performed, the content of the suggestion differs depending on which effect mode is controlled. According to this, by providing a plurality of effect modes, it is possible to increase the variations related to the setting suggestion effects and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic portion 049AK of the present embodiment, a common setting suggestion effect can be executed regardless of which of the plurality of effect modes, but FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect differs depending on the set effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the variations related to the setting suggestion effect and to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 049AK, when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, it is controlled to any of a plurality of types of effect modes, but is not controlled to any of the effect modes in the probable change state. In other words, the number of effect modes that can be controlled when the gaming state is the normal state is larger than when the gaming state is in the probable constant state. According to this, it is possible to improve the game entertainment in a normal state that is not an advantageous state for the player.

  The effect mode in the characteristic portion 049AK is a common mode in any effect mode, and is an internal state in which the player cannot recognize. And in the said characteristic part 049AK, it is possible to perform the mode suggestion effect which suggests to the player which effect mode is shifted to the effect mode when it is controlled to the normal state. According to this, it is possible to make the player predict which of the effect states will be controlled, and it is possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

  In the characteristic part 049AK, a mode suggestion effect is executed in the final change in the probable change state. Further, it is possible to execute the mode suggestion effect at a timing after the final change in the probable change state. That is, in the characteristic portion 049AK, the player is suggested which of the production states is to be controlled at the timing when the state is controlled from the certain change state to the normal state. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention at the timing of returning from the probable change state to the normal state.

  In the characteristic part 049AK, a mode suggestion effect can be executed, and a setting suggestion effect according to the effect mode is executed as an ending effect in the big hit game state. According to this, the set value set by the combination of the mode suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect can be predicted, and the variation of the effect can be increased.

  Also, in the characteristic portion 049AK, when it is determined that the effect control command designating the start of the big hit gaming state has been received in the special figure hit waiting process in step S173 of FIG. The effect mode to be controlled (shifted) when it is determined is determined. According to this, at the timing controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is possible to improve interest in which effect mode is set.

(Modification of the characteristic part 049AK)
In the characteristic part 049AK, an example in which the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is determined using the setting suggestion execution table illustrated in FIG. 9-5 in the setting suggestion effect process illustrated in FIG. It is. The setting suggestion execution table can be arbitrarily changed. For example, a setting suggestion execution table shown in FIGS. 9-10 may be used. Specifically, the setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9A is set so as to definitely notify that the set value is “2” or more when “red” is lit. The setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9B is set so as to definitely notify that the setting value is “3” or more when “red” is lit, The setting suggestion execution table shown in FIG. 9C is set so as to definitely notify that the set value is “4” or more when “red” is lit. As described above, when the common “red” is lit, it is determined whether the set value is equal to or more than “2” to “4” depending on the effect mode being controlled. Is also good. According to this, when the mode suggestion effect of the suggestion C is executed, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the lighting of “red” is performed in the setting suggestion effect that is executed thereafter.

  Also, in the characteristic part 049AK in the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which an effect state is controlled to any of a plurality of effect modes only when the gaming state is a normal state, and is not controlled to any effect mode in a probable change state. However, this is an example. There may be an effect mode controlled in the probable change state. The number of effect modes controlled in the probable change state may be smaller than the number of effect modes controlled in the normal state. According to this, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect during control to the normal state. The effect mode that can be controlled in the probable change state may be determined when the effect mode that can be controlled in the normal state is determined. Then, the setting suggestion effect may be executed based on the effect mode in the probable change state at the ending of the big hit game state in the extended house state.

  Further, in the characteristic portion 049AK in the above embodiment, when it is determined that the effect control command designating to start the big hit gaming state in the special figure hit waiting process in step S173 has been received, then the normal state is set. Although the example of determining the effect mode to be controlled (shifted) when controlled has been described, this is an example. The determination timing may be, for example, during a jackpot game state or during a certain change state. Further, the execution timing of the setting suggestion effect may not be at the time of the ending effect in the big hit game state, but may be fluctuating (for example, during the reach effect of super reach or before the reach state). In this case, in the variable display start setting process of step S171, whether to execute the setting suggestion effect may be determined according to the effect mode according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-4. According to this, it is possible to increase the player's interest in which effect state is controlled. Also, the mode suggestion effect need not be the final change in the probable change state, and may be performed, for example, in any change in the probable change state, or may be performed in the ending effect in the big hit game state. In addition, as the execution timing of the setting suggestive effect, for example, the setting suggestion effect may be executed every 50 changes in the normal state, or a predetermined time or measurement period set by a real-time clock or an internal timer becomes a predetermined period. It may be executed at a timing. In addition, in each variation, whether to perform the setting suggestion effect may be determined at a different determination ratio according to the display result, or whether to perform the setting suggestion effect at a common determination ratio regardless of the display result. You may. Note that the setting suggestion effect may indicate that the setting value has been changed.

  Further, in a case where only the time-saving control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state and the state shifts to the low-probability / high-base state, the mode suggestion effect may be executed in the fluctuation in which the time-saving control ends. Further, for example, in a gaming machine in which the probability change control is continued until the next big hit game state is started, the non-probability change big hit type is a big hit, and the subsequent time saving control ends, and the extended game state ends. As described above, any of the effect modes may be controlled as the effect mode in the probable change state, and the setting suggestion effect may be executed during the change in the probable change state based on the effect mode. More specifically, when the number of game balls that have won the variable prize ball device 6B has exceeded a predetermined number, or when the number of game balls fired has exceeded a predetermined number, the rush state is entered during the extended play. It may be determined that the setting has been performed, and a setting suggestion effect may be executed. According to this, it is possible to improve the entertainment interest in the so-called hang-out state during the holidays.

  Also, in the characteristic part 049AK in the above-described embodiment, an example in which “mode A” is stored in the effect mode storage buffer as the current effect mode in the initial state is shown, but this is an example. At power-on, the current effect mode may be determined by lottery. In this case, the determined ratio of the effect mode to be set according to the set value when the power is turned on may be different. According to this, the lottery relating to the effect state becomes diversified, and it is possible to improve game entertainment. In addition, it is only necessary that a mode suggestion effect can be executed based on the effect mode in a change after the power is turned on (for example, any of the first change and the ten-time change).

  Further, when the power is turned on, the determination ratio may be set so that the ratio determined in the mode C is high. In the characteristic portion 049AK, the reliability of the content suggested in the setting suggestion effect executed when the control is performed is higher in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A. Since the setting suggestion effect executed in the first game at the time of insertion indicates a content with high reliability, it is possible to improve a player's willingness to start a game immediately after opening the game hall. Note that the effect mode is not backed up at the time of power failure, so the effect mode after restoration may be different from the effect mode before restoration. In such a case, if a mode suggestion effect of the type “instruction C” is executed, it is definitely reported that the next mode is not “mode A”, but actually “mode A” In this case, the player is confused, the reliability of the mode suggestion effect is reduced, and the interest in the game is reduced. Therefore, in order to prevent such a situation, in the mode suggestion effect at the time of turning on the power, instead of the determination ratio shown in FIG. The type of the mode suggestion effect to be executed may be determined.

(Explanation about the characteristic part 050AK)
Next, the characteristic portion 050AK of the present embodiment will be described. For the sake of simplicity of explanation, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with the characteristic portion 050AK, similarly to the characteristic portion 048AK, once a big hit occurs, 100% certainty control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state. Shall be That is, it is assumed that the big hit types “big hit A” to “big hit F” shown in FIG. 8-12 are prepared as the big hit types, similarly to the feature part 048AK. In the pachinko gaming machine with the characteristic unit 050AK, only one or both of the first special figure and the second special figure execute the time saving control after the end of the big hit game state, and shift to the low-precision high base state. A big hit type of the big hit G (also referred to as a non-probable big hit) or a big hit type of the big hit H in which the positive change control continues until the next big hit (that is, does not end depending on the number of times) may be set. Further, there may be a big hit type in which neither the high-accuracy control nor the time-saving control is executed after the big hit game ends.

  The characteristic unit 050AK suggests a set value set by a specific effect performed before being controlled to the big hit gaming state and a special effect performed in the big hit gaming state. As will be described in detail later, the specific effect in the characteristic portion 050AK is an effect in which any one of a plurality of types of character images is displayed in accordance with the set value in the latter half of the super reach effect. Also, the special effect in the characteristic portion 050AK is an effect that is executed in the ending effect in the big hit game state when the specific effect is executed. It is a battle production to perform. Note that, in the characteristic portion 050AK in this embodiment, an example is shown in which a special effect is executed as an ending effect in the big hit game state. However, a special effect may be executed as, for example, a round game in the big hit game state. In addition, a special effect may be executed only in a specific round such as the fifth round, or a plurality of rounds in the latter half of the total number of rounds, such as the fifth to eighth rounds (in the case of eight rounds in jackpot B). The special effect may be executed over a period of time.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process executed by the characteristic unit 050AK. The variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 10A is different from the variable display start setting process (see FIG. 8-22) executed by the characteristic unit 048AK in that the characteristic unit 048AK executes step 048AKS010. The characteristic unit 050AK executes the process of step S523 (the description is omitted because it is the same as the characteristic unit 049AK). The characteristic unit 048AK executes the processing of steps 048AKS031 and 048AKS032, while the characteristic unit 050AK executes the processing of steps S528 and 050AKS001. The other processing is the same as the variable display start setting processing shown in FIGS.

  After executing any one of steps S524, S527, and S526 shown in FIG. 10A, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pattern is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (step S528). In the process of step S528, it may be determined whether or not a super reach variation pattern is obtained by reading EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. If it is determined in step S528 that the variation pattern is a super reach variation pattern (step S528; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a specific effect execution setting process for executing the specific effect (step 050AKS001).

  FIG. 10B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the specific effect execution setting process executed in step 050AKS001 illustrated in FIG. 10A. In the specific effect execution setting process shown in FIG. 10-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 10-3 (step 050AKS011). Although the illustrated example shows an example in which the determination ratio is the same regardless of the variable display result, a different determination ratio may be used according to the variable display result. Further, the determined ratio may be different depending on the type of super reach.

  Returning to FIG. 10B, after executing the process of step 050AKS011, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute the specific effect, that is, determines whether or not there is the specific effect (step 050AKS012). When the specific effect is not to be executed (step 050AKS012; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect execution setting process. On the other hand, when the specific effect is to be executed, that is, when there is an execution (step 050AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the specific effect to be executed according to the set value according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. It is determined (step 050AKS013).

  In the characteristic part 050AK, as shown in the figure, specific effects of the type of “character A” to “character C” are prepared as specific effects. The specific effects of “character A” to “character C” are effects for displaying images of “character A” to “character C”, respectively. As shown in FIG. 10-4, in the characteristic portion 050AK, when the specific effect of the type of “character C” is executed, the set value is 2 or more (that is, not the minimum set value of 1). The determination ratio is set to be determined. Therefore, the expectation of the player who wants to obtain a sense of security that the value is not the minimum set value by executing the specific effect of the type of the character C can be fueled. Note that, in the characteristic portion 050AK in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the type of the specific effect to be executed is determined at a different ratio according to the set value, but regardless of which set value is set. It may be determined by a common ratio.

  In the characteristic unit 050AK, character images of each type are displayed in the latter half of the super reach (a predetermined time before the variable display result is displayed) in common with each type of “character A” to “character C”. The display timing of the character image is predetermined. The display timing of each character image may be different depending on the type of the specific effect to be executed. For example, the type of the character B may be displayed later than the character A, and the character C may be displayed later than the character B. By determining the type of the specific effect to be executed by the process of step 050AKS013 in FIG. 10B, the execution timing (character image display timing) is also determined. The timing for executing the specific effect may be set to a timer such as 10 seconds before the variable display result is displayed. Note that a setting such as 40 seconds after the start of the reach effect of the super reach may be set. Since the duration of the reach production differs depending on the type of super reach, according to such a setting, depending on the type of super reach, the specific production is performed early in the super reach reach production period. , It is possible to expand the range of effects and enhance the interest. In the characteristic unit 050AK, the specific effect is executed in the latter half of the super reach effect, but any timing before the big hit (more specifically, before the variable display result is displayed) is set. It may be. It may not be executed during the super reach, may be executed every 50 changes, regardless of whether or not reach is reached, or may be a predetermined time or measurement period by a real-time clock, an internal timer, or the like. May be executed at a timing when a predetermined period has elapsed.

  After executing the process of step 050AKS013, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect flag indicating that the specific effect is to be executed to the ON state (step 050AKS014), and ends the specific effect execution setting process. The specific effect flag only needs to be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and is cleared to an off state by executing a special effect described later. Also, in the characteristic portion 050AK in this embodiment, although the specific effect is executed even when the variable display result is “losing”, the special effect is not executed (since the special effect is executed in the big hit game state). ). Therefore, the specific effect flag set in the ON state in step 050AKS014 is cleared to the OFF state by executing a special effect described later when the variable display result is "big hit", while the variable effect display is performed. If the result is "losing", in the special figure hit waiting process of step S173, the command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is not received, and the reception waiting time of the command is not received. When the time has elapsed, it may be cleared to the off state. Further, once the specific effect is executed, it may be executed for a period until the variable display result is derived and displayed (the determined type of character image may be continuously displayed). That is, the specific effect execution period may be a period from the latter half of the reach effect of the super reach until the variable display result is derived and displayed. For example, when a specific effect is executed at every 50 changes, or at a timing at which a predetermined time or a measurement period becomes a predetermined period by a real-time clock, an internal timer, or the like, the specific effect is deleted after the change, and is deleted again. It may be displayed when the execution timing comes. Furthermore, once the specific effect is executed, it may be continuously executed over a plurality of changes until the variable display result becomes a big hit (the character image may be displayed continuously). ). In this case, in the special figure hit waiting process of step S173, a command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is not received, and when the reception waiting time of the command elapses, the specific effect is performed. The flag may not be cleared to the off state, but may be kept on. If the specific effect flag has already been turned on in step 050AKS001, the specific effect execution setting process may be terminated. According to this, it is possible to prevent the executed specific effect from being overlooked as to which type of specific effect.

  FIG. 10-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special effect processing executed by the feature unit 050AK. The special effect process is a process executed in the ending effect process of step S177 in FIG. 7, and is a process of executing a special effect corresponding to the executed specific effect as the ending effect. When the special effect processing shown in FIG. 10-5 is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the specific effect flag is set to the ON state (step 050AKS021). When the specific effect flag is off (step 050AKS021; No), the special effect process is terminated because the specific effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the specific effect flag is ON (step 050AKS021; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the type of the executed specific effect (step 050AKS022). For example, when the type of the specific effect is determined in step 050AKS013 of FIG. 10-2, the determined content is stored, and in step 050AKS022, the type of the specific effect is specified by confirming the content. In addition, the specific effect flag A to the specific effect flag C may be prepared according to the type of the specific effect, and the specific effect flag of the corresponding type may be set to the ON state in step 050AKS014 in FIG. In this case, in step 050AKS022, the type of the specific effect may be specified based on which specific effect flag is on.

  After executing the process of step 050AKS022 of FIG. 10-5, the effect control CPU 120 determines the type of the specified effect according to the determined ratio shown in any of FIGS. 10-6 (A) to (C). The type of special effect to be executed is determined according to the set value, and the special effect of the determined type is executed (step 050AKS023). As described above, the special effect performed in the characteristic portion 050AK is a battle effect in which the character displayed in the specific effect battles with the enemy character, and as illustrated, “victory”, “draw”, Special effects such as "Defeat" are available. “Victory”, “Draw”, and “Defeat” respectively indicate the results of the battle effect. In the characteristic part 050AK, a battle effect is performed as a special effect, and the result is different depending on the type of the special effect. The effect itself may be different depending on the type of the special effect, such as a dance effect.

  FIG. 10-6 (A) is a diagram illustrating the determination ratio when the type of the executed specific effect is “character A”. As shown in the figure, in the special effect in the case where the specific effect of the type of “character A” is executed, when the character of “character A” wins as a battle result, that is, the special effect of “winning” is executed. In this case, the determination ratio is set so as to definitely notify that the minimum set value “1” is negated (the set value is “2” or more). Therefore, the expectation of the player who wants to obtain a sense of security that the value is not the minimum set value by executing the special effect of “victory” can be fueled.

  FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a determination ratio when the type of the specific effect performed is “Character B”. As shown in the figure, in the special effect in the case where the specific effect of the type of "character B" is executed, when the character of "character B" wins as a battle result, that is, the special effect of "winning" is executed. In this case, the determination ratio is set so as to definitely notify that the set value is “3” or more. FIG. 10-6 (C) is a diagram showing the determination ratio when the type of the executed specific effect is “character C”. As shown in the drawing, in the special effect in the case where the specific effect of the type of “character C” is executed, when the character of “character C” wins as a battle result, that is, the special effect of “winning” is executed. In this case, the determination ratio is set so as to definitely notify that the set value is “4” or more. As described above, in the characteristic portion 050AK in this embodiment, when a special effect of the type of “victory” is executed, a definite notification regarding the set value is made (for example, a definite notification that the set value has been changed is made definite). May be notified to the player), it is possible to improve the player's expectation that a special effect of the type of “victory” is executed.

  Returning to FIG. 10-5, after executing the process of step 050AKS023, the effect control CPU 120 clears the specific effect flag to the off state (step 050AKS024), and ends the special effect process. In the characteristic portion 050AK in this embodiment, the execution of the specific effect is set in step 050AKS001 in FIG. 10A, and the special effect is executed in step 050AKS023 in FIG. 10-5. (Execution presence / absence, execution type, etc.) are determined by two processes. For example, in step 050AKS001 of FIG. Is also good. In this case, if the variable display result is "losing", it may be determined not to execute the special effect.

  FIG. 10-7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation when the specific effect and the special effect are executed. In the example shown in the figure, a specific effect of “character A” is executed, and a special effect of “victory” is executed, that is, a setting suggestion effect of content that definitely notifies that the value is the minimum set value is performed. An example is shown. Variable display is started as shown in FIG. 10-7 (a), and reaches a reach state as shown in FIG. 10-7 (b), and after evolving to super reach, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (c). Then, in the latter half of the reach effect of the super reach, a specific effect execution period is set, and the specific effect is executed. As shown in the drawing, by executing the specific effect, the image CH1 as the ally character A is displayed in the lower right area of the image display device 5.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (d), the variable display result is displayed and the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 10E, round games are performed a number of times according to the big hit type. Then, when the ending of the big hit game state is reached, as shown in FIGS. 10-7 (f) and (g), a special effect as the ending effect is executed, and the image CH1 as the ally character A displayed in the specific effect is displayed. Then, an image CH2 as an enemy character is displayed, and an effect is performed in which each character battles. Then, as shown in FIG. 10-7 (h), the battle is won, and the big hit gaming state ends.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature part 050K of the present embodiment, the special effect performed in the second half of the super-reach reach effect and the special effect executed in the ending effect in the big hit game state are set. Make suggestions about what settings are being set. According to this, it is possible to increase the variation regarding the setting suggestion effect depending on the type of the specific effect and the special effect to be executed, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, when the specific effect in the characteristic unit 050AK is executed once, it is executed until the variable display result is derived and displayed. In addition, when the specific effect in the characteristic unit 050AK is executed once, it may be executed continuously over a plurality of changes until the variable display result becomes a big hit. According to this, it is possible to prevent the executed specific effect from being overlooked as to which type of specific effect.

(Modification of the characteristic part 050AK)
In the characteristic part 050AK in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which any one of a plurality of types of character images is displayed according to the set value in the latter half of the super reach effect as a specific effect. This is an example. The character image displayed as the specific effect may be, for example, an eye catch image. The eye catch image is an image displayed for a relatively short time (fixed at 1 second in this example) sandwiched between the effects (for example, see FIG. 10E). In addition, the eye catch image may include characters that are not related to the rendering contents related to the lottery result related to the game (for example, characters such as the model name of the gaming machine), and may be caught by the player. It is preferable that the image be robbed. Note that the eye catch image may be any image that is displayed when the variable display result is “losing”. Then, the special effect may be executed when a big hit occurs in the variable display performed after the variable display in which the eye catch image is displayed.

In this example, the eye catch image is displayed after the background of the super reach is displayed and before the background of the decorative pattern until the reach state is displayed. Here, the background refers to all images (still images, moving images) other than decorative designs (painted designs, non-designed designs, small designs) in the variable display, and includes not only background images but also character images, It also includes images such as CG images and live-action images.

  FIG. 10-8 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation in a case where an eye catch image is displayed as a character image displayed as a specific effect. First, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (a) to FIG. 10-8 (b), a normal background (in this case, Mountain background) is displayed, and the display of the Gothic decoration is changed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (c), when the reach state is reached, the super reach background (here, the image of the universe) is displayed, and the variation display of the decorative pattern of the small symbol is adjusted to the super reach background. It is sequentially switched and executed at the predetermined timing. Next, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (d), the super reach background is displayed from the continuation of FIG. 10-8 (c) until the losing symbol is displayed, as in FIG. 10-8 (c). The fluctuation display of the small symbol (only during the reach state) and the fluctuation display of the Mincho decoration pattern (from the reach state to the display of the lost symbol) are sequentially switched at a predetermined timing in accordance with the super reach background. Be executed. The Ming Korean decorative pattern of the lost symbol is displayed in a shaking display mode (a mode indicating that the display result is undetermined).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10E, for a predetermined period after the loss symbol is displayed, a small symbol loss symbol in a swing display mode is displayed (for one second in the present embodiment). At the same time, an eye-catching image is displayed instead of the background. The eye catch image in this example may be any character image of the type of “Character A” to “Character C” in the above embodiment, and further includes an image to which the model name of the model of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is added. It may be. During the display of the eye-catching image, the transmittance of the small-pattern image may be increased or the display of the small-pattern may be omitted as compared to before the display of the eye-catching image.

  After that, when the symbol confirmation command is received, the background is switched to the normal background, and the lost symbol of the Gothic decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined decorative symbol, as shown in FIG. Then, when a command at the start of the change, such as the next change start command, is received, the next change display is started, as shown in FIG. The mode of the variable display at this time is the same as that of FIG. 10-8 (a).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10-8 (e), during the display of the eye catch image, a small symbol loss pattern is displayed, so that the player can confirm the fluctuation display result. Further, since the types of the eye-catching images are displayed at different rates according to the set values, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the types of the displayed eye-catching images. Furthermore, since the eye-catching image is displayed as the specific effect when the losing symbol is displayed, it is possible to increase the desire to play a special effect that is executed thereafter. Note that, after the eye catch image is displayed, after switching to the normal background, a rescue effect in which the variable display result is a big hit may be executable.

  Also, in the characteristic part 050AK in the above embodiment, an example is described in which the specific effect is an effect of displaying a character image in the latter half of the super reach effect, but this is an example. The specific effect may be, for example, a mode suggestive effect in the feature part 049AK. Specifically, the effect mode is displayed by displaying a character image of any of the characters A to C according to the effect state as a mode suggesting effect indicating which of the effect states of the effect modes A to C. It is suggested that a battle effect by the displayed character is performed as a special effect at the ending in the big hit game state. According to this, by providing a plurality of effect modes, it is possible to increase the variation of the suggestion regarding the set value and to improve the game entertainment.

  In such a case, when the power is turned on, the current production mode is determined by lottery, and the fluctuation after the power is turned on (for example, the first fluctuation or one of the 10 fluctuations) is determined. It is only necessary that the mode suggestion effect can be executed based on the mode. Further, when the power is turned on, the determination ratio may be set so that the ratio determined in the mode C is high. In addition, since the reliability of the content suggested in the setting suggestion effect executed when the control is performed is higher in the order of mode C> mode B> mode A, the first game at the time of power-on is performed. The setting suggestion effect executed as a combination of the specific effect and the special effect suggests a content with high reliability. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation of the game after the power is turned on.

(Explanation related to association of features)
Each of the features 048AK, 049AK, and 050AK may be appropriately combined with some or all of the features of the other features. The features combined in this way, or individual features not combined, may be combined as appropriate with some or all of the components relating to other features. For example, in the probable change state, the setting value is suggested by a predetermined display as in the characteristic portion 048AK, and in the normal state, as in the characteristic portion 049AK, the setting value is set in the ending in the big hit game state based on the controlled mode. A suggestion may be made. Further, as described above, the mode suggestion effect in the characteristic portion 049AK may be a specific effect in the characteristic portion 050AK, and suggestion regarding the set value may be performed by the specific effect and the special effect.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special design display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Switch 23: Count switch 30: Hitting operation handle 31A: Stick controller 31B: Push button 32: Movable body 100: Game control microcomputers 101, 121: ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120… effect control CPU
123 ... display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a display result of the variable display becomes a specific result,
Setting means that can be set to any one of a plurality of set values having different probabilities of being controlled in the advantageous state,
After the end of the advantageous state, special state control means that can be controlled to a special state where the probability of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the normal state,
As a display result of the variable display when being controlled to the special state, a ratio of displaying a predetermined result, which is a part of a display result different from the specific result, according to a set value set by the setting unit. Make them different
A gaming machine characterized by the following.

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